<p>Commuters using aggregator platforms have faced trouble with Google Maps over the past week, with incorrect routes increasing trip distances by 1-2 km.</p>.<p>Anish J, 28, a corporate employee, booked an auto on Rapido from Whitefield to Domlur on Sunday. The 10-km trip cost him Rs 32 more than the app’s estimate.</p>.<p>"I was supposed to pay Rs 280, including a tip. But the map kept re-routing, confusing the driver, and adding distance. We drove at least 1.5 km extra," he said.</p>.Namma Metro ride to Electronic City coming right up! Yellow Line passes independent safety assessment test.<p>Sahana Keshava paid Rs 40 more for her cab ride from Jalahalli to Rajajinagar as the map added about 2 km to her journey.</p>.<p>On July 17, another commuter faced issues while travelling from Indiranagar to Cubbon Park on Uber.</p>.<p>"Though I told the driver he was taking the wrong route, he insisted on following the map. We went in circles for 10 minutes before he followed my directions," the 26-year-old said.</p>.<p>Auto and cab drivers told DH that this has been a frequent issue.</p>.<p>"On Friday, I accepted a ride from Sanjay Nagar to Hebbal. The map kept glitching and re-routing. I drove 1 km in vain before the passenger cancelled the ride," said Shankarappa, 53, an auto driver.</p>.<p>Nagesh V, a cab driver, had a similar experience driving from Lingarajapuram to Cox Town.</p>.<p>"This is the second time in a week on different platforms. I have raised complaints, but received no help," he said.</p>.<p>Rapido refused to comment.</p>
<p>Commuters using aggregator platforms have faced trouble with Google Maps over the past week, with incorrect routes increasing trip distances by 1-2 km.</p>.<p>Anish J, 28, a corporate employee, booked an auto on Rapido from Whitefield to Domlur on Sunday. The 10-km trip cost him Rs 32 more than the app’s estimate.</p>.<p>"I was supposed to pay Rs 280, including a tip. But the map kept re-routing, confusing the driver, and adding distance. We drove at least 1.5 km extra," he said.</p>.Namma Metro ride to Electronic City coming right up! Yellow Line passes independent safety assessment test.<p>Sahana Keshava paid Rs 40 more for her cab ride from Jalahalli to Rajajinagar as the map added about 2 km to her journey.</p>.<p>On July 17, another commuter faced issues while travelling from Indiranagar to Cubbon Park on Uber.</p>.<p>"Though I told the driver he was taking the wrong route, he insisted on following the map. We went in circles for 10 minutes before he followed my directions," the 26-year-old said.</p>.<p>Auto and cab drivers told DH that this has been a frequent issue.</p>.<p>"On Friday, I accepted a ride from Sanjay Nagar to Hebbal. The map kept glitching and re-routing. I drove 1 km in vain before the passenger cancelled the ride," said Shankarappa, 53, an auto driver.</p>.<p>Nagesh V, a cab driver, had a similar experience driving from Lingarajapuram to Cox Town.</p>.<p>"This is the second time in a week on different platforms. I have raised complaints, but received no help," he said.</p>.<p>Rapido refused to comment.</p>