New Delhi, June 26 -- Google Maps introduced yet-another India-first "Stay Safer" feature for its users. The new Google feature will alert & notify users traveling in taxis, auto-rickshaws when their vehicle goes off-route and also share the live status of their trips with friends/family. Indian users will be able to use the new feature on their Android phones with the latest version of Google Maps.

Announcing the feature, Amanda Bishop, Product Manager, Google Maps said, "Through our extensive research across India, we found that a lot of people limit their mobility due to safety-related concerns. To address this, we are launching another India-first feature that will deliver a more relevant and reliable experience to our users. Our new...