Google Maps to be installed on gas pumps.

[CraKaJaX]

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SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) -- Lost drivers in the United States soon will be able to Google for help at the pump.

As part of a partnership to be announced Wednesday, the online search leader will dispense driving directions at thousands of gasoline pumps across the country beginning early next month.

The pumps, made by Gilbarco Veeder-Root, include an Internet connection and will display Google's mapping service in color on a small screen.

Motorists will be able to scroll through several categories to find local landmarks, hotels, restaurants and hospitals selected by the gas station's owner. After the driver selects a destination, the pump will print out directions.

Eventually, Gilbarco Veeder-Root hopes to enable motorists to type in a specific address and get directions.

"We think the service will create more customer loyalty for retailers," said Gilbarco Veeder-Root spokeswoman Lucy Sackett.

Greensboro, North Carolina-based Gilbarco Veeder-Root will initially offer the Google service in about 3,500 gas pumps and expand based on retailer demand.

I guess if you don't have GPS, and you're lost, there's no reason to get pissed at some guy at a quicky mart who gave you bad directions anymore.

 

[amdskip]

So isn't it a little dangerous to have electronic equipment hanging off your gas pumps?

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: amdskip
So isn't it a little dangerous to have electronic equipment hanging off your gas pumps?

wow where do you live?

50% of the gas stations I go to have some kind of TV with news on them.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: amdskip
So isn't it a little dangerous to have electronic equipment hanging off your gas pumps?

wow where do you live?

50% of the gas stations I go to have some kind of TV with news on them.

Yea. Everything from purchasing a car wash at the pump to advertising the "deals of the day."

 

[Bootprint]

Originally posted by: CraKaJaX

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: amdskip
So isn't it a little dangerous to have electronic equipment hanging off your gas pumps?

wow where do you live?

50% of the gas stations I go to have some kind of TV with news on them.

Yea. Everything from purchasing a car wash at the pump to advertising the "deals of the day."

Along with displaying a BSOD.


Thankfully it wasn't MS doing this, last thing I would want to see is clippy at the pump. "Looks like you're lost, maybe I can help?"