To the Waze Team,

Good day! I am a longtime Waze user, and I truly appreciate how your app continues to innovate in keeping drivers safe and informed. I would like to suggest a new feature that I believe would greatly improve the experience of many users, especially those who travel together.

I would like to propose a “Group Ride Mode” or “Buddy Mode” where users traveling as a group such as friends, families, and motorcycle convoys can see each other in real time directly on the Waze map. Many riders and drivers often travel together, and having this integrated feature would bring a big advantage in terms of convenience and safety.

Below are the features that I believe would make this mode extremely useful:

Proposed Features for Group Ride / Buddy Mode

1. Real-Time Location Sharing
   Show the live position of each group member on the Waze map using icons or initials.

2. Distance Gap Indicator
   Display how far each buddy is ( “350m behind,” “1.2 km ahead”).

3. Re-route Notifications
   If a member takes a different route, the group receives a small alert such as:
   “Alex re-routed now 2.1 km away.”

4. Group Voice Chat (Push-to-Talk)
   A simple walkietalkie style voice feature for quick updates during the drive.

5. Group ETA Comparison
   Show the estimated time of arrival for every member to help coordinate stops and arrival times.

6. Battery Level Indicator
   Notify group members if someone has low battery to avoid surprises when someone drops offline.

7. Speed Status Sync (Privacy-Safe)
   Show simple speed indicators like: Stopped, Slow, Normal, Fast (no exact speed numbers needed).

8. “Regroup Alert” Button
   Allows one member to send a signal to the group to slow down or meet at the next stop.

9. Privacy Controls
   Group access via invite link or code only.
   Option for members to switch to invisible mode anytime.

10. Emergency/SOS Ping
    A quick SOS button that alerts all members if someone stops unexpectedly or needs assistance.

Why This Feature is Valuable?
- This feature would be especially helpful for:
- Motorcycle groups and riding clubs
- Family convoys during long trips
- Friends traveling to the same destination
- Delivery riders working in teams

Integrating this into Waze would make group travel safer, more organized, and more enjoyable, while also setting Waze apart from other navigation apps that currently don’t offer this level of real-time group coordination.

Thank you very much for your time and for continuously improving the Waze experience. I hope you consider this idea, as many users like me would benefit greatly from its addition.