India, July 28 -- If Google Maps has suddenly started crashing every time you check transit directions, you're not alone. Over the past few hours, users across Reddit, Google's support forums and tech publications have reported a frustrating bug that shuts down the app when searching for bus, metro or train routes.

Google Maps crashing during transit searches: What we know so far

According to early reports, first spotted on Reddit, the bug kicks in only when users try to search for public transport directions. Everything else, including driving, walking and biking routes, works just fine. But the moment you switch to transit, the app crashes back to the home screen. Android Police was able to replicate the crash on version 25.30.00.7851...