Google Maps with added advertising stops

Did you know that Google Maps can suggest you add a stop along the way as an ad or sponsored route? The app pops up while you’re driving and asks if you want to “Add Stop” or “Cancel.”

Anthony Higman was driving with Google Maps and the “add stop” ad popped up as he was driving to his destination. He wrote on X, “Yo, check out this awesome new ad format on the Google Maps app.” He said he “typed in directions to the coast and then when I passed this gas station, this Royal Farms ad popped up with ‘add stop.’” He added that he “didn’t type in anything about gas or food or anything.”

Here is the format of the ad:

Have you ever seen this ad format?

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