Google has let loose an unspecified number of cars and tricycles to photograph streets in Bangalore, one of India’s largest cities, according to a report in the Deccan Herald newspaper
They expect the project to face several India-specific challenges: narrow, chaotic roads, traffic, weather, network problems. Bangalore offers a good sample of all of these challenges. If ‘Street View’ cars can pass the Bangalore test, they will be able to drive elsewhere with ease. Mumbai and Delhi, which appear to be next on the rollout list, which are the two largest cities in India Vinay Goel, product head of Google India, declined to disclose how many Google cars are driving around in Bangalore.
What this means:
While GPS and accurate maps are becoming more common in India, getting to your destination often involves “asking someone” on the street as you navigate. Street View will obviate the need for such interactions, at least a little.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
