Ron Bruintjes

I wish Google Maps had a "I'm walking home by myself at night" mode that would show you a way with well lit paths and open spaces. It always seems to take you on narrow, dark pathways in cities

Same for accessible routes. It doesn’t mention if a route involves e.g. a footbridge over a railway line. You only find out when you’re pushing a buggy that you have to completely retrace your steps and find an alternate route.

Up North it does not know about a lot of the alleyways, foot bridges and staircases, so it sends you along the main road (where the street view cars drove) instead. In Newcastle this can be particularly bonkers.