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estimation based on the gradient of the route
Implement fuel consumption/energy expenditure estimation based on the gradient of the route. Currently it does not take into account whether the route contains uphill or downhill slopes. In many cases a route can be more efficient if uphill slopes are avoided or efficiency can be improved if it is downhill. It can also be very useful for bicycles, trucks, etc.
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Alternative Route Calculation Appears to Disregard Options without Freeways
The Alternative Route Calculation Appears to Disregard Options without Freeways with avoid freeways turned off.
Hi, I’ve noticed on several occasions that when I look at “other routes” with “avoid freeways” turned off, the app will suggest only routes that use freeways, even though some of these have longer time estimates and longer distances than some options that appear with “avoid freeways” turned on.
For example when navigating from Detroit to Royal Oak (with avoid freeways off) I am given three options involving highways, one 23 minutes and the other two 28 minutes. With avoid freeways turned on,…
7 votesThanks for reaching out. Please note this platform is dedicated to ideas and suggestions for the Waze app. If your idea is for a Community platform like the Waze Map Editor, please submit it through the Community forum. If you need help using Waze, please click here to reach the "Waze support" page.
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Include traffic signal count on route summary.
For “short” routes or re-routes, include count of traffic signals. During peak periods, a longer route may be preferable with less signals, which have the potential for delay if even no delay exists at the time of route calculation. The definition of short is arbitrary and could be decided by the devs based on utility vs performance.
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make sure the route is always fully visible
The route is often obscured by street names and other UI elements. Drivers should always be able to fully see the route because, let's not forget, you use Waze when you don't know the way. See these twitter thread for screenshots:
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Road block notification and subsequent re route
When faced with a blocked road there is no way to reroute because whatever route you take initially it will try to take you back to the blocked road and this is very frustrating
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show "this route is xx minutes longer" at the decision points
Would it be possible to show "this route is xx minutes longer" at the decision points according to the current traffic situation? Just as it is in Google Maps - a very useful feature!
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Best route for large vehicles
Hi and good morning. I am a firefighter in the UK and I use was to help me fine an address via the postcode given to us by our call handlers (control). Waze gives us the best route when driving a car NOT a fire engine. Will there be an update so that bigger vehicles can find that fast and easy route?
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Allow me to define my daily commute route and show a look-ahead summary of any speed traps or accidents for entire route
When I leave to go to or from work, I would just like to see a summary that tells me if there are any speed traps or accidents along the route. Distance to the incident would be a plus, as would an audible alert when I am within a mile or two. I ride a motorcycle so interacting with the waze app while riding is impossible.
9 votesThank you for your valuable feedback. We're pleased to confirm that this suggestion is planned and we appreciate your input as we continue to enhance our product.
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add "never use this route" option
I'm driving late at night and WAZE decides to send me through the heroin capital of the US. But I don't realize it until there is a sudden turn off the highway into one of the worst neighborhoods in Chicago. Please make an option that would eliminate a route that I consider unsafe. Thank you!
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Option to switch to a different route
If a road is closed or very congested it would be great to have a way to tell Waze to calculate an alternate route. This could also be useful if the driver wanted to avoid a part of the route for any reason. One way would be to have a "change route" button. Another would be to have a setting that specified after # number of commands are ignored a new route would be automatically calculated based on the direction you are currently going. We just had to put up with about a thousand "make a U turn"…
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follow a route with a friend
follow a route with a friend, you will be able to see their avatar, the cart following you, or in front of you, and there is also an add type system, my name is Filipi0y, I saw it there in friends in add and search for and display name, the person who received the request has to accept or ignore. And they can follow a route together if they are close to each other
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I want to give waze the routes I want to use for my commute by drawing them on a map & have it show me those route not the ones it selects?
I want to give waze the routes I want to use for my commute by drawing them on a map & have it show me those route not the ones it selects? Either draw it not the route map or enter a list of routes under my commute routes. Learning does not seem to be accurate or quick. I have done my route for 14 years I know the options it would be easy to draw a main route and set option segments. This would make the tool much more appealing quickly and more useful with less…
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Cortège mariage (Wedding processions route
Here is my idea why not create a tab specifically for weddings to follow the route of the procession or the car of the bridegroom to not lose during the procession.
Voici mon idée pourquoi ne pas créer un onglet spécialement pour les mariages afin de suivre l’itinéraire du cortège ou la voiture des mariés pour ne pas les perdres durant le cortège
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Big rig route options
I work for our local FD. Over many years there have been numerous big rig accidents on heidi circle in scott Louisiana. They are taken that route via GPS to a particular location and the turn down there is impossible for big rigs and they always slide into the ditches and flip. A route option for big rigs would be great so it prevents further numerous issues. There were 2 incidents there yesterday alone! Some of these can potentially carry hazardous materials making the situation even more dangerous!
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Fuel Cost Estimation in Route Comparison
Hello,
I would like to suggest adding an estimated fuel cost indicator to route options, similar to how CO₂ emissions are currently displayed.
Why this would be valuable:
• Drivers naturally compare time vs cost when choosing a route.
• While CO₂ information is useful, fuel cost is often a more actionable decision factor for everyday users.
• Having this directly inside Waze would avoid the need to use third-party apps for cost estimation.Proposed implementation (simple & non-intrusive):
• Add an optional field in vehicle settings:
• Average fuel consumption (L/100km or MPG)
• Fuel type
• Use…2 votes -
button cancel route stopped working
After last update while running on Android Auto, button cancel route(in left bottom corner, button with cross and remaining time) stopped working, even though I see it is pressed - UI item changes the color when pressed. Button worked fine before with the same car and the same phone. It looks like it is pressed - there is visual feedback, but nothing happens.
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Please do not route onto Guinea Road in Brewster
Very often when traveling north on I 684 towards Brewster, NY, WAZE will suggest, as the quickest route, a route that travels on Guinea Road in Brewster, NY. However, Guinea Road, esp. in its southern portion, is a very narrow road, with no dividing line, and many blind spots. I do not like it when I am the only car on it; if scores of drivers used it, it would even be more dangerous.
If traffic is backed up going north on I-684, a safer alternate route would be to exit at exit 8, take a left on Hardscrabble…2 votesThanks for reaching out. Please note this platform is dedicated to ideas and suggestions for the Waze app. If your idea is for a Community platform like the Waze Map Editor, please submit it through the Community forum. If you need help using Waze, please click here to reach the "Waze support" page.
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Make "on my route" the default tab for reports
It seems that people would be more interested in reports that are on their route instead of around me. You can save us all a click by making on my route the default tab.
1 voteThanks for your feedback. At this time, this doesn't fit on our roadmap, but we'll keep it in mind for future product planning.
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Opt out of certain alerts in route
I would like to be able to opt out of certain alerts in route. I have no interest in moderate or heavy traffic. I have a lot of interest in accidents or standstill traffic. Yet all are lumped together and I have to check every "red" dot to see if there is a real traffic problem rather than a minor inconvenience.
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Can you add "Avoid Camera" in the route section
Can you add "Avoid Camera" in the route section
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