Google has pledged to address the media control issue, but as of time of writing, no timeline had been announced for the fix.

Google Maps for Android has quietly and unexpected removed media playback controls during navigation, frustrating users. Here ...

AN INFURIATING Google Maps change is driving users around the bend after a key feature vanishes from their phones. Google ...

Google is addressing a major bug in Maps that removed media playback controls, affecting Android users who use apps like YouTube Music and Spotify during navigation.

The missing Google Maps music playback controls have returned. The fix is likely part of a server-side update.

Google has confirmed it is working on a fix for a significant bug that removed the media playback controls from Google Maps.

Until the issue is resolved, Android users are advised to rely on their media apps directly or use in-car infotainment systems for playback control.