Looking for a public restroom while out and about can be a frustrating experience, but with Google Maps, it’s becoming easier to find the nearest restroom facility. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in collaboration with Google India launched a toilet locator awareness campaign as part of the “Digital India” and “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” initiatives to promote clean public toilets in Delhi. Now, more than 333 community toilets, restrooms at gas stations, railway stations, bus stops, shopping malls across Delhi, and nearby Indian cities such as Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, are geo-tagged and easily accessible via Google Maps.
How to Find a Public Toilet Nearby You
- On your mobile phone, search for keywords such as “public restrooms,” “bathrooms,” “toilets,” along with the phrase “near me” on the Google search bar.
- Alternatively, you can use Google Assistant by saying “OK Google, search for public restrooms near me” to find nearby public restrooms.
- On your desktop Google Maps, type in the same keywords in the search bar to find restroom options nearby you.
- You can also use this link (google.com/maps/search/restroom/) to locate public restrooms near your location.
- Another useful search term to try is “gas stations with restrooms” as they are generally safe locations and may have other restroom amenities and shops available.
Finding public restrooms on Google Maps is a convenient and helpful way to locate nearby facilities when you need them the most.
FAQs
Can I use Google Maps to find public restrooms in other cities?
Currently, the toilet locator campaign is available in Delhi and surrounding Indian cities, but the initiative is expected to extend to more cities soon.
Is this toilet locator service available only in English?
No, it is also available in Hindi.
Will the Google Maps restroom locator work on all mobile phones?
Yes, it works on all mobile phone types where Google Maps is available.
Are there any other search terms I could use to find a restroom facility?
Yes, try alternative keywords such as “washrooms,” “loo,” or “lavatory.”
