Google Maps Car Gets Escorted Around Tsukuba by Safety Car

Residents of Tsukuba, Japan recently witnessed a unique sight – a Google Maps car being escorted around the city by an S15 safety car. The incident was caught on camera and shared on social media, sparking interest among netizens. The video shows the Google Maps car driving along a street in Tsukuba while the S15 safety car follows closely behind it. Both cars have their hazard lights flashing as they make their way through the city. The sight quickly attracted attention from locals and passersby who were curious to know what was going on. According to reports, the Google Maps car was in town to update its maps with new images and data points for its users. However, due to safety concerns, it had to be accompanied by an S15 safety car at all times during its journey around Tsukuba. This is because of how narrow some of the streets are in this part of Japan and also because some roads are not easily accessible for regular vehicles. This is not the first time that such an arrangement has been made between Google Maps and local authorities in Japan either – similar incidents have been reported in other cities like Tokyo as well. It seems that local authorities are taking extra precautions when it comes to ensuring the safety of both drivers and pedestrians when these cars are out collecting data for their mapping services. The video has since gone viral online with many people praising Japan’s dedication towards ensuring public safety even when it comes to something as mundane as updating maps for navigation services like Google Maps. One user commented “I love you Japan” while another said “That’s why I love this country!” It remains unclear if similar arrangements will be made in other parts of the world but one thing is certain – Japanese citizens can rest assured knowing that their government takes public safety seriously no matter what situation they find themselves in!