This time, an event occurred that would make you both laugh and think. Google Maps, which makes life easier for most of us, made a big mistake this time, creating traffic congestion for kilometers in a region. So what kind of error caused this?
Traffic jams occurred for kilometers due to Google Maps error
Drivers heading from Italy to Austria started to leave the highway and turn onto side roads in order not to deviate from the route shown by Google Maps. You ask why? Because Google Maps reported that the highway was closed and drivers should turn to side roads.
But the reality was completely different: The highway was completely open and there were no closures. Conclusion? Small and quiet side roads were suddenly filled with traffic, creating traffic jams for kilometers and drivers being stuck in this jam for hours.
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It turned out that this major error of Google Maps was caused by a malfunction in its servers. The servers gave false information that there would be excessive traffic on the highway that day and therefore directed drivers to alternative routes. When traffic operators and police noticed the situation, they did their best to manage traffic and reduce congestion.
However, since it was not possible to contact the Google Maps support team directly, they could only send a notification through the application and this notification remained unanswered. Traffic authorities and police put up warning signs to let drivers know that the highway is open.
However, even these efforts could not completely prevent the resulting traffic congestion chaos. Sterzing’s Visa Mayor noted that Google Maps directs drivers to side roads even during minor traffic jams. This shows that sometimes even technology can be wrong and human intervention is always necessary.
This incident revealed how useful navigation apps like Google Maps can be, but can also cause major problems. These applications, which we all trust, can sometimes cause waste of time and frustrating situations through misdirection. So, how do you think such mistakes can be prevented? How is our trust in navigation apps affected? such an event Did it happen to you too? Don’t forget to share your comments with us…