Available route matrix vehicle types

AI-generated Key Takeaways

• The Routes API offers route matrix calculations for various vehicle types, defaulting to driving if unspecified.

• Supported vehicle types include driving, two-wheeled vehicles, transit, and walking, with bicycling excluded for route matrixes.

• Two-wheeled, walking, and bicycling routes are in beta and require a user-displayed warning due to potential path inaccuracies.

• Transit route matrixes leverage available public transportation like buses, subways, and trains within the specified region.

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You can get a route matrix for different types of vehicles. If you don't specify a vehicle type, the Routes API uses the default of DRIVE.

Vehicle type	Description
Travel mode	Set the mode of travel. You can choose driving, two-wheeled vehicles, transit, or walking. Bicycling is not supported for route matrixes. Note: Two-wheeled, walking, and bicycling routes are in beta and might sometimes be missing clear sidewalks, pedestrian paths, or bicycling paths. You must display this warning to the user for all two-wheel, walking, or bicycling routes that you display in your app.
Two-wheeled vehicle	You specify a route matrix for a two-wheeled motorized vehicle the same way you specify it for a route, using the Travel_mode parameter.
Transit	Get a transit route matrix that uses the public transportation options available in the region. Transit options may include buses, subways, and trains, among others.