Yes, Google Maps Driving Mode Was Discontinued - Here's Why

Google has quietly retired Maps Driving Mode, a once-handy feature for navigation and media controls. Here's what led to its ...
9to5google

Google Assistant ‘Driving Mode’ in Maps for Android has disappeared

In February of 2024, Google Assistant Driving Mode was pared back to basically be a voice bar, but in recent days it has disappeared entirely from Google Maps on Android. Launching Google Maps driving ...
autoevolution

Google Kills Off the Google Maps Driving Mode

Google has made killing off products a bizarre hobby, and even the products people love the most sometimes have the same fate. Since we're here to talk about the experience behind the wheel, the best ...
9to5google

Google confirms removal of Assistant ‘Driving Mode’

Google has officially confirmed that the Assistant “Driving Mode” bar that appears at the bottom of Google Maps navigation on Android is no longer available. First announced in 2019, Assistant Driving ...
Android Police

Google Assistant's shutdown continues with Driving Mode going away

Google Assistant is being replaced by Gemini as the default voice assistant on Android devices. The Assistant Driving Mode feature on Google Maps is also going away for good in favor of Gemini. Media ...