Google Maps: How to see if electric scooters are available along the way | Maps and location

Google Maps now lets you create tracks with electric scooters. The feature is part of a Google partnership with Lime and is available for Android and iPhone (iOS) phones in the cities of So Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In addition to the route, distance and travel time, the app also reports the estimated cost and battery level of the vehicle. If the scooter is far away, the user can also find out the walking time to it.

In the following tutorial, check out how to find Lime scooters through the Google Maps app on your mobile. The procedure was performed on a Moto G7 Play with Android 9.0 (Pie), but the tips also apply version of the application to the Apple system.

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Learn how to find Lime scooters on Google Maps Photo: Reproduo / Helito BeggioraLearn how to find Lime scooters on Google Maps Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora

Learn how to find Lime scooters on Google Maps Photo: Reproduo / Helito Beggiora

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Step 1. Open the Google Maps app and search for where you want to go. That done, tap "Routes";

Set a route on Google Maps to search for scooters Photo: Reproduction / Helito BeggioraSet a route on Google Maps to search for scooters Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Set a route on Google Maps to search for scooters Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Step 2. Select the bike route option and if there are scooters available you will see the "Lime" tab. Zoom in on the map to see nearby vehicles and note the rent amount;

Viewing scooter shift option on Google Maps Photo: Reproduction / Helito BeggioraViewing scooter shift option on Google Maps Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Viewing scooter shift option on Google Maps Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Step 3. If the scooter is a little distant, you can see the walking time to it. You can also see the battery level and its range. Tap "Release on Lime" to open the Lime app and book the scooter.

Booking Lime scooter on Google Maps Photo: Reproduction / Helito BeggioraBooking Lime scooter on Google Maps Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Booking Lime scooter on Google Maps Photo: Reproduction / Helito Beggiora

Ready! Take advantage of the tips to find out if there are Lime scooters available for rent through Google Maps.

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