Visual-only indicator (dashed or soft gray line) for cobblestone roads — Zero changes to the routing engine
"Simple Visual Solution (No Changes to the Routing or Search Engine)"
Please add a subtle visual indicator on the map—such as a soft gray tone or a dashed/dotted line—to identify cobblestone (paved stone) streets.
Crucially, this does NOT require touching, rewriting, or modifying Waze's routing or search engine at all. Waze should continue calculating and suggesting the exact same routes as it does today. Just like traffic colors or road closure icons give drivers instant visual context, this would simply be a non-intrusive visual layer that local Map Editors can tag once on permanent cobblestone segments.
"Why This Is Essential for Everyday Drivers"
For daily drivers—especially Uber, taxi, and delivery drivers working in cities with historic neighborhoods (like Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Rome, or Madrid)—constantly driving over cobblestone streets destroys car suspensions, alignment, and tires.
Having this simple visual cue on the screen is a game-changer: as we approach a turn, we can immediately see if the street is cobblestone and decide on the spot whether to take it or stay on an asphalt avenue, letting Waze naturally reroute us. It gives drivers real-time control to protect their vehicles without complicating Waze's core navigation system.