Route Matrix vehicle types

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You can get a route matrix for different types of vehicles. If you don't specify a vehicle type, the Routes library uses the default of DRIVING. You can choose driving, two-wheeled vehicles, transit, or walking.

Important: Two-wheeled, walking, and bicycling routes are in beta and might sometimes be missing clear sidewalks, pedestrian paths, or bicycling paths. You must display this warning to the user for all two-wheel, walking, or bicycling routes that you display in your app.

The following table lists the vehicle types supported by the Routes library:

• Two-wheeled vehicle: Specify a route matrix for a two-wheeled motorized vehicle the same way you specify it for a route, using the travelMode parameter.
• Transit: Get a transit route matrix that uses the public transportation options available in the region. Transit options may include buses, subways, and trains, among others.
• Bicycling: Get a bicycling route matrix that uses the public transportation options available in the region.

Note: Two-wheeled, walking, and bicycling routes are in beta and might sometimes miss clear sidewalks, pedestrian paths, or bicycling paths. You must display this warning to the user for all two-wheel, walking, or bicycling routes that you display in your app.