Apple has announced the addition of Real-Time Transit features on Apple Maps for the Tokyo area in Japan. This feature supports data from over 20 train lines, as well as buses and trams.
The Real-Time Transit feature provides Apple Maps users with information on travel times, including departure and arrival times, particularly useful in cases of disruptions or delays. Apple utilizes data from the ODPT (Open Data Public Transportation Council).
Apple Maps supporting Real-Time Transit data is instantly available without the need for additional operating system updates. Currently, Real-Time Transit data is also supported in various Asian regions such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei, and Hong Kong.
Source: MacRumors and Apple
TLDR: Apple Maps now offers Real-Time Transit features in Tokyo, Japan, providing users with up-to-date travel information for over 20 transit lines, including buses and trams.
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