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User reports Google Maps proposed a sponsored detour to a trip
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this post was submitted on 30 Dec 2023
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Guys, try some OpenStreetMap-based alternatives and get rid of Google Maps:
https://organicmaps.app/
https://osmand.net/
I tried OsmAnd, but sometimes when I try to set a course I get a message that the destination is not reachable... And honestly, the pathfinding is not great on those. I hate to like Maps' algorithm, but I do think it's way better than the alternatives.
Yeah, I've seen this sometimes, which lead me to create a osm account and improve coverage around my zone.
OSM is a collaborative effort done by volunteers, so it might not be perfect in some places.