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> My understanding is that it computes the time simply as (estimated_end_time - start_time), and it determines the estimated_end_time as whenever you would reac
by josephcsible 1y ago
> My understanding is that it computes the time simply as (estimated_end_time - start_time), and it determines the estimated_end_time as whenever you would reach your destination, which accounts for train schedules and walking time.
It does do that. But it moves start_time into the future, and that's what makes it not count the time of waiting for the train.
- keeda 1y agoI see what you mean, Google Maps recommends you start at a given time to get to the train it expects you to catch, accounting for walking time. I've only ever seen the start_time be a couple minutes in the future during regular hours (due to the aforementioned frequency of trains) so it's been very negligible.