This feature has already been suggested by the Waze community, and it appears to be a recurring request from multiple users since years. However, there does not seem to have been any update or response regarding its development.

Context

I use Waze both as a car driver and as a motorcyclist, so I regularly switch between different modes of transportation depending on the trip.

The problem

Currently, changing the travel mode is not quick or easily accessible. To switch from car to motorcycle, I have to navigate through several menus and access the settings to change my vehicle.

This is particularly inconvenient for users who regularly alternate between multiple vehicles. The need is quite simple: quickly tell Waze which vehicle I am going to use for my next trip.

Proposed solution

I suggest allowing users to configure the different modes of transportation they regularly use in their profile: car, motorcycle, bicycle, etc.

For users who only have one mode configured, nothing would change.

However, when a user has multiple modes configured, Waze could display a quick selection pop-up when opening the app, for example:

Which vehicle are you using today?
🚗 Car | 🏍️ Motorcycle

The user could then select their preferred mode with a single tap, and Waze would use the appropriate navigation settings.

This pop-up could be enabled or disabled in the settings, giving users control over the feature.

It would also be useful to have this selection directly available when searching for a route, particularly when planning a trip scheduled for later. In this situation, a user may plan a trip several hours or even days in advance without yet knowing whether they will travel by car or motorcycle. Being able to select the travel mode directly when planning the route would avoid having to change the settings later.

Goal

The goal would be to make switching between travel modes possible in one or two taps, while keeping the current interface unchanged for users who only use one mode of transportation.

I believe this would be particularly useful for people who regularly use multiple vehicles, especially drivers and motorcyclists.

Thank you for considering this suggestion!