Optimization Proposal for Waze – Integration of Support for Buses and Trucks
To enhance user experience and expand the app’s target audience, it is recommended to add dedicated support for heavy and public vehicles such as buses and trucks. This feature would include the following components:
Customized Driver Profiles – An option to select the type of vehicle: truck, bus, private car, motorcycle, etc.
Tailored Route Planning – Routes would consider height and weight restrictions, specific traffic signs (e.g., "No entry for trucks"), and restricted access zones.
Integration of Dedicated Lanes – For buses: display of bus-only lanes (such as BRT or HOV lanes) and incorporate their availability into route planning.
Customized Alerts – Warnings for low bridges, height barriers, restricted zones, dedicated parking for large vehicles, and more.
Adding this functionality would improve the usability of the app for heavy vehicle and public transport drivers, support safer and more efficient trip planning, and help reduce traffic violations due to unsuitable routing.