So you can see which places are wheelchair accessible on Google Maps

Little by little, one of Google's most useful applications continues to adapt and add tools for all types of users. Its latest twist is for those who travel or use wheelchairs, and who now have a unique way of using Google Maps. Thanks to it, they will be able to find out which places have entrances and accesses for this type of chair, and with which they can move around the city better.A facet in which the owners of premises must also participate.

This is a novelty that comes in the latest version of Google Maps for both Android phones and iPhone. So you will have to update your application in the Google Play Store or App Store to have it. Of course, as usual in these Google tools, your arrival in Spain may still be delayed. When it does you will see that there is a new accessibility tool in the settings menu of this application.

How to use Google Maps wheelchair mode

It's simple, but you'll have to activate it as a user to be able to see which venues have special wheelchair access. You will have to display the Google Maps menu by clicking on your account icon at the top of the screen. In the list of options you can enter Settings to find a new accessibility section here.

When activating this function, a new layer of icons is displayed on the usual map of Google Maps Thanks to it you will be able to see awheelchair icon on those accessible places to enter with it. But not only that. You will also know if that place has services, parking and a place to arrive or be there with a wheelchair. Information of vital importance for people with some type of mobility problem who use this utensil to get around.

In addition, Google states that those places that are confirmed where there is no entrance specially adapted for wheelchairs will also be marked on the map . This way there will not be too many doubts about which places can or cannot be visited.

Everyone can help

On Google Maps there are now more options for rating places based on accessibility. Being able to confirm that there are adapted bathrooms can give really useful information to other users.

It is the volunteers of Local Guides who have been offering this information until now. Thanks to all the adapted place data, you can now create a map that reflects your location.

Again, don't despair if you can't find this feature right now in your Google Maps app. Google is gradually rolling out its tools around the world. So it may be delayed several days or weeks until it reaches all users.