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Subject: Feature Request: Option to Permanently Display Navigation Destination Name on Screen Dear Product & UX Development Team, I am w
Subject: Feature Request: Option to Permanently Display Navigation Destination Name on Screen
Dear Product & UX Development Team,
I am writing to suggest a key User Interface (UI) improvement regarding the active navigation display in your app.
Currently, during active turn-by-turn navigation, the top banner solely displays the next immediate maneuver. The ultimate destination name is minimized into the bottom ETA bar, requiring extra user interaction to view.
When driving in unfamiliar locations or abroad, foreign street names or typos in destination entry can lead to taking a wrong route for miles before realizing the mistake. Having the destination permanently…2 votes -
Warn drivers when the destination requires driving on private roads
Today, when a user sets a destination that can only be reached via private roads, Waze gives no indication of this. Drivers simply follow the route "blind" and end up on roads they should not be using — for example, roads open to residents only.
I would like to see a warning implemented in two places:
- When navigation starts, if the calculated route includes one or more private road segments.
- Again at a reasonable distance before the driver actually reaches the private section.
Suggested wording:
"Heads up: reaching this destination requires driving on private roads, which may require permission to…
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Write the exit number clearly on the map
Write the exit number clearly on the map
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Stack all information on the left
Screen layout should have the posted & vehicle speed on the left and much larger. Hard to see so far way. Stack all information on the left
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Option to minimize or hide the turn instruction banner in Apple CarPlay
Hello,
Please add an option to minimize or hide the large black turn instruction banner in Apple CarPlay.
I use Waze on a 6.25-inch Carpuride W602S Pro motorcycle display. The banner showing the next turn and distance takes up a large part of the screen and hides useful map information. On a motorcycle, having a clear view of the map is especially important for safety.
It would be very helpful to have three display options:
- Full banner
- Compact banner
- Hidden banner, with voice instructions only
Thank you.
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Add an alert for poorly iluminated road sections, indicating broken streetlights or areas without public lighting.
Alert users to avoid routes through poorly lit areas.
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Feature request
Next Maneuver Preview and Estimated Time for Upcoming TurnsHi Waze Team,I would like to suggest a feature to improve driver preparation and safety on the road.It would be incredibly helpful if the app displayed the upcoming maneuver (the turn after the next one) right below or alongside the current instruction. This would allow drivers to position themselves in the correct lane well in advance.Additionally, it would be a great improvement if the interface showed the estimated time to reach both the immediate next maneuver and the subsequent one, rather than just displaying the distance.Thank you for constantly improving the app!Best…
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Where is the pothole in the road?
On high-speed roads like the "BR" highways here in Brazil, it is impractical to constantly deal with the stress of knowing there is a pothole on the road without knowing exactly where it is. My suggestion is to divide the roadway into thirds and indicate on the map which third contains the pothole. This would help avoid sudden maneuvers at high speeds. For multi-lane highways, the system should indicate which lane the pothole is in.
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Add Apple Watch interface
Quick question… can y’all do an update so that you can do turn by turn notifications on the Apple Watch like Apple Maps does? You know… vibrate on your smart watch when turns come up.
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Add a dedicated “Milled Asphalt Road” hazard report.
This refers specifically to a road where the upper layer of asphalt has been removed in preparation for resurfacing.
Waze currently has no dedicated report for this condition. “Construction” is not accurate enough, since the milled surface may remain exposed even when no roadwork is actively taking place.
A milled asphalt surface can significantly affect grip, steering and stability, especially for motorcycles and vehicles traveling at high speeds. Drivers and riders should receive a clear warning to slow down and proceed with caution.
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Group drive function
It would be great to have the ability to add users to your group, then when driving anywhere you add them to your route. When the lead driver makes changes it updates for all in the group. Potentially others in the group track the lead driver, or the destination that is controlled by the lead driver.
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Add an option to always choose the fastest route
Hello,
Waze frequently suggests routes that are not the fastest, even when time-saving alternatives exist.
French Decree No. 2022-1119 of August 3, 2022, which imposed specific rules on navigation assistance services, was annulled by the Council of State on September 27, 2023.
Why does Waze continue to apply criteria that can lead to the exclusion of the truly fastest route?
Please add a clear option—"Always prioritize the fastest route"—that allows the user to select travel time as the sole criterion.
Users should be able to decide for themselves which criterion they wish to prioritize.2 votes -
Habilitar la función de chat
Que se habilite la función de chat
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BYD
Implement navigation directions on BYD cars heads-up display (HUD) unit for models that have them (e.g. Sealion 7).Google Maps already have this, but Waze is better for navigation.
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Add private with trailer to the vehicle type
Add private with trailer. Some routes are not suitable when towing a trailer, either tight turns or height restrictions.
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Large Vehicle type
As a wheelchair user I have an XL Base Citroen Van. Currently Waze will suggest routes unsuitable to save time on en-route. Recently I got stuck in the snow following a route change that I trusted but took me on back residential roads. There is an allowance for motorcycle, taxi or private car. Selecting “large vehicle” would exclude low bridges and keep on main roads regardless of time saved. It is a matter of safety.
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Time thresholds for reroute
i wish there was a time threshold. like a drop down menu that says “only reroute me if there is 15 minutes or more of time savings”
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Automatic vehicle type based on connected vehicle
Waze could automatically switch the vehicle type based on the Androide Auto / CarPlay system it connects to.
If I connect to my car, Waze uses Car mode. If I connect to my motorcycle, it automatically switches to Motorcycle mode.
This would make traffic data more accurate and remove the need to manually change the vehicle type every time.
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Automatic rerouting requires one to break the law in many places to cancel it and should be optional
The app automatically rerouting to a different shorter route is incredibly annoying and dangerous. It defaults to choosing the new route if you don't touch the button to reject the new route. Considering the fact that operating a phone while driving is ILLEGAL in many places, including my home province, it is ridiculous that this feature cannot be disabled. This is the one thing that prevents me and many other people from using Waze more regularly. There are a lot of safety related reasons why one would choose a longer route (weather, road conditions, etc.) and yet Waze doesn't care…
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### Feature Request: Personalized Cost per Minute for Route Selection I would like to suggest a feature that would make Waze's route select
Feature Request: Personalized Cost per Minute for Route Selection
I would like to suggest a feature that would make Waze's route selection much more useful.
Currently, Waze will normally recommend the faster route, even when the time difference is very small and the faster route includes a significant toll.
For example:
- Route A: 42 minutes, no toll
- Route B: 40 minutes, $6 toll
Waze will normally choose Route B because it is faster, even though I am paying $6 just to save 2 minutes.
I don't want to completely disable toll roads, because sometimes paying a toll is absolutely worth…
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