Why does Google intentionally make some drivers take longer routes? Field experiments show that diverting a small number of vehicles can alleviate traffic congestion
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Google researchers have unveiled a unique traffic experiment: Instead of directing all Google Maps users to the fastest routes, they had some drivers take detours, spreading vehicles across different roads to ease traffic bottlenecks. The results showed that while the improvement was modest, it produced measurable effects in real-world traffic conditions.