Global Positioning System or GPS
is a Navigation system that helps you find your Location.it uses Satellite
signals to determine Location and Directions. It is used by people all over the
world to find Directions, Traffic Information, Weather and Distance between
Places. It is capable of giving you Real Time Information about your Location
and Travel Path. The GPS System has changed the way people Travel. Now they are
much more alert and vigilant about their movements. In fact, it has encouraged
many travellers to travel without a guide. GPS Devices are fitted in Cars,
Vehicles, Buses, Trains, Planes, Laptops, Smart Phones, etc. to track its
location. In this Blog, we will discuss the role of GPS in Travel, and How
Travelers can use it to their advantage…..
1. Accuracy: GPS Systems are
getting accurate day by day. This helps in giving correct info about the
Location. Accuracy also helps travellers to take quick steps, and move in the
right direction. Accuracy increases Reliability on the GPS System.
2. Shows Directions: A GPS System
shows correct directions to a particular place. You just need to enter a
starting point and destination; it will show you the way. It gives you the
shortest possible route considering Traffic and Weather. Today, you can go from
anywhere to almost anywhere in the world using GPS.
3. Traffic Info: If you are on a
Road or Bus Trip, it gives you info about the Traffic on your route. If the
Traffic is severe, it also suggests alternate route to overcome the Traffic.
4. ETA: ETA stands for Estimated Time
of Arrival. The GPS system gives you the estimated time of arrival at your
destination. It calculates this by considering factors like Traffic, Average
Speed, Stoppage Time and Weather.
5. Saves Time and Money: As GPS
guides you in the right direction, it saves time and cost of delays. A wrong route can increase travel time and
fuel cost. Thus, GPS has helped in saving a lot of Time and Money.
6. Prevents Exploitation: Many
times Taxi drivers and rickshaw pullers exploit people by charging more, and
taking a long route. The use of GPS has helped in mitigating this problem.
People now check the time and distance via GPS, and are competent enough to
question the driver.
7. Safety and Security: As GPS is
present in all smart phones; it helps in tracking people during emergencies,
contingencies and disasters. In recent years, a lot of lives have been saved by
GPS Tracking. A GPS App also helps your Friends and Family to track you
wherever you are.
8. Increase in Tourism: Earlier
people were afraid of travelling to unknown places. But now, people rely on GPS
and Travel without any hesitation. This has increased the flow of tourists all
around the world.
These are a few ways in which GPS
plays an important role in Travel. There
are a lot of GPS Apps available online. The most famous one is Goggle Maps. Other
Apps differ from place to place. Choose the one which suits you best. If internet
is a problem at your destination, download offline Maps. If you have more to
add, feel free to comment down below…..
Have a Nice Trip!
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