Google India and Delhi Metro announced a new initiative whereby complete information on Delhi metro schedules and routes will be offered to commuters including on mobile devices.

The services will be offered as part of Google Transit services. For mobile devices, the services will be offered as part of Google Maps for Mobile allowing commuters to check the latest updates to make route changes on-the-go.

 “In line with Delhi Metro’s vision for a people-centred public transport system, we have launched several initiatives to help commuters better manage their travel time, transfers, and make more informed transport decisions. The collaboration with Google is another step in this direction to make it even easier for the public to plan their trips with transit information on Google Maps”, said Mr. E Sreedharan, Managing Director, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.

The services will be offered for free.

Manik Gupta, Product Manager, Google Maps & Local said, Google India said, “Google Transit's goal is to make public transport information easily accessible and useful.  With just a click on a station, commuters can get information showing timings, stations, passing lines, frequency of service etc.  As Delhi Metro becomes the favoured public transportation for thousands of commuters every day, it would benefit by attracting new commuters and helping existing commuters to discover new routes. All this will be available on desktops as well as mobiles to make it easier for the commuters.”

Google has similar tie-ups with Chennai MRTS, Kolkata Metro, Hyderabad Metro transit services to commuters in Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad respectively.