Google Maps errors leading to accidents, Indian alternative needed: Rajya Sabha MP
The spate of increasing accidents due to incorrect navigation data from Google Maps necessitates Indian companies to come up with alternative solutions tailored for the country, BJP Rajya Sabha member Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade said in Parliament on Monday. “Incidents due to Google Maps errors in India are becoming a more and more serious issue,” Dr. Gopchade said while bringing up the issue during Zero Hour. There was a similar incident in Bareilly, when a car fell into a river while following Google Maps directions.” These incidents highlight “the dangerous consequences of over-reliance on technological solutions”, the MP said, adding: “These incidents highlight that directions on Google Maps are not always correct.” Dr. Gopchade called for a collaboration between Indian start-ups, firms and the Indian Space Research Organisation, to develop ‘swadeshi’ mapping solutions tailored for local needs. This will reduce “our reliance on global platforms like Google Maps”, Dr. Gopchade said.
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