<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Taipei, July 18 (CNA) U.S.-based search engine giant Google on Wednesday launched a new Google Maps service for motorbike riders in Taiwan that will help them plan their routes and calculate their travel time.
The two-wheel<wm> enthusiast feature, dubbed "Horsepower Ride", has allowed motorcyclists to view real-time traffic, road markings and any relevant road signs, such as lane separation markings. They will now be able to view a rider's route and get directions and information about nearby gas stations, road construction, and bike trails.
According to reports, the service uses Google Earth for street-level imagery to generate detailed maps of the roads and identify road markings. Motorcyclists can view real-time traffic, road signs and</wm> markings by using Google Earth to build a composite image of the road network.
In the US, the