The daily grind is hard enough already these days and when you add transportation problems into the mix, it becomes almost unbearable. However, there are some Android features that can improve your commute by providing tiny but much needed services. I’ve used some of these awesome Android features to improve my commute over the years and they are improving day by day. Let’s make a few things clear here, while there are some native Android features that can help you in your daily commute, most of the features come from downloading useful apps. Technically apps are also an Android feature and you don’t care how you improve your experience as long as your journey is comfortable and easy. There are a number of ways you can change your daily routine to get better seats and even reach your destination on time, yes folks reaching on time is now possible thanks to Android. So, let’s check some features that will drastically improve your daily commute.
Get A GPS Navigation App
These days almost every Android smartphone ships with basic Google apps on board. There is a high chance that your smartphone manufacturer didn’t remove them at all. Still if you are unable to find Google Maps on your device, all you need to do is go to the Google Play Store to get it. It is one of the most essential apps to have on your smartphone if you want to avoid rush hour traffic and avail easy shortcuts. We have already covered the best GPS Navigation apps for Android, so take a look at the article to choose the one you like the most. I personally highly recommend the stock Android Navigation app. If not, you can check out the community driven app called: Waze
Get a Subway App
If your city has a subway or train system, it is always good to have an app for that. The app will not only tell you the time of arrival but also estimate how long it will take you to reach the destination so you can plan accordingly. Google Maps already has this feature but I don’t think the timings are correct globally. So, a targeted subway or train app is the best way to know when you can board it. Here are a few apps in the same theme: Transit
MyTransit
Tube Map London
Get a Bus App
Most cities have a very well managed public transport system that includes many buses. So, if the train is not a good option, you may want to try out a bus app to better optimize your daily commute. The bus apps will give timings as well as routes, so you can manage your travel accordingly. Secondly they also offer fares so you can be thoroughly prepared. Most cities offer monthly or yearly bus passes, if you are a daily commuter, it is great option to invest in. Here are some of the best bus route apps for Android: Moovit
Trafi
Citymapper
Manage a Carpool
If you already have a car or don’t want to travel in public transport, you may want to check out a carpool app. The best carpool apps allow you to arrange carpools with people who are headed in the same direction daily. This way you can easily save on some money and ride in the safety of your own car. However, this may not be the most secure way of traveling so, I recommend riding with people who are from your office or school. Here are some noteworthy carpool apps. ToGo Carpool
Orahi
Poolmyride
Hire a Car
There are times when everything fails. You spent a few hours more at work and suddenly there are no trains or busses running in your area. Or you ran to the train but missed it just by a few minutes. For times like those you can easily download apps that offer you tons of options when it comes to travel. I recommend Uber but there are other local apps that work just as well. I only recommend that you at least keep two of these apps on your phone to get the best deal possible. Uber
Lyft
Conclusion:
These were some of the ways you can use Android, its features and apps to improve your commute. Of course you can also check out the best video player apps to catch a movie or the best music player apps to listen to some tunes during travel. Questions? Suggestions? Leave a comment below and we will love to read it. Till next time, safe travels! Feature Image Credits
