Is there a way to implement multi route destinations into an iOS mobile app via xcode?

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Created Oct ’15

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Hello everyone,

I am in the process of creating an iPhone asset management app on XCode using Objective C that will include a map in order to allow a delivery driver to navigate through their route for the day. I was wondering if there is an API or some type of call or code that I can use in order to allow the driver to select multiple order routes and add a multi destination route (From A-> B ->C)?

I have read that Apple maps does not have this capability and that Google maps can only do this via desktop browsers.

Does anyone know of any alternative solutions?

Thank you

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junkpile OP

Oct ’15

The Apple Maps app may or may not have that capability; I'm not sure. The MapKit API has no such limitation though. You can request directions from A to B, then from B to C, and display those route segments however you wish.

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KMT OP

Oct ’15

Check out the iOS HIGs - Routing/Choice of Routes:

https://developer.apple.com/library/safari/documentation/UserExperience/Conceptual/MobileHIG/Routing.html

One interesting option is to include push notifications concerning different parts of a given route.

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ckay220 OP

Oct ’15

Would I be able to request these directions all at once? Basically the app would have multiple service orders that could be fulfilled and (if possible) if the driver wanted to fulfill three orders, they could choose these three orders from the list of orders that they're able to pick from. These three orders would then be populated to a map page of the app where the route with these orders would be available. Would that be an option given your suggestion?

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