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Make the Interstate Highways Stand out more with a Different Color
Sometimes it's difficult to get your bearings on where exactly you are on the Waze Map. It would help, I believe, if you made the Interstate Highways Stand out more prominently perhaps with a different color so as you can see the main arteries of travel to better base yourself and understand very quickly where exactly you are on the map!
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Resolve GPRS/EDGE connectivity issue
Wifi works great, but when I am on road or trying to connect via GPRS, Waze rarely connects. On the web and on the Waze forums itself this issues is litterred numerous times, with various people discovering different ways which made it work for them. None of them, unfortunately worked for me. This means that on road, I have no Waze connectivity for updates. Bad. This should be a critical issue to be put on top priority.
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Have client present auto-off if removed from charging
I sometimes make frequent stops during a trip, and it is an annoyance to have to start and stop the client so that it doesn't give false heavy traffic reports. If I am in the car, I always have the phone on a charger. if the client senses that the phone is no longer charging, have a pop-up box ask if the application should be turned off.
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Backlight On/Off option
Allow the Waze for BlackBerry application to run without the backlight always being on.
5 votes -
ability to delete backup location on iphone
Possibilité de supprimer une ou plusieurs localisations sauvegarder dans 'sauvegarde localisation'
Ability to delete one or more locations back to 'backup location'5 votes -
Halloween Idea
I think it would be awesome if Waze could support in flagging the houses with the best Halloween candy or decorations, or a garage sale where someone found an amazing deal. You could check the map and see what’s worth stopping for in your neighbourhood. Like marking a "hazard", but it would be the opposite.
I feel like people would actually use this, especially for seasonal stuff. Waze already has the community and the map — why not use it to share the good stuff too?
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Poor contrast in ios27 carplay
Hello,
I would like to report that the contrast of the Routes button and the Change Sounds button on car play are lacking in contrast. The route button has a black arrow pointing in multiple direction over a dark gray button over a dark gray background. The change sounds is the same colors, but with the speaker. When not in CarPlay, this issue is fixed by using white colored icons instead of black ones. I am writing to request that a change like this be made in the CarPlay UI as well. I have an Apple iPhone 16e running iOS 27. Thank you.Hello,
I would like to report that the contrast of the Routes button and the Change Sounds button on car play are lacking in contrast. The route button has a black arrow pointing in multiple direction over a dark gray button over a dark gray background. The change sounds is the same colors, but with the speaker. When not in CarPlay, this issue is fixed by using white colored icons instead of black ones. I am writing to request that a change like this be made in the CarPlay UI as well. I have an Apple iPhone 16e running iOS…4 votes -
Could you change Auto on side of road to Vehicle on side of road, that would be more accurate since there are a lot of trucks on the side.
Use vehicle instead of car
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Rerouting should respect road class: please add a "prefer major roads" option
I have a long daily commute, usually two to three hours behind the wheel, and I use Waze every day. I'm based in the UK, but I think the issue below applies anywhere Waze operates.
The problem is how Waze reroutes around congestion. As soon as there's heavy traffic or a road closure, it drops me from major roads onto very minor ones: narrow single-track lanes where traffic in both directions shares one lane, often with no street lighting and no passing places. My car is mid-size and these lanes are simply too narrow for it. At night I've hit kerbs and roadside stones several times, and I've already shattered the underbody protection plate on my car. That's a real safety issue, not just an inconvenience.
The underlying gap is that rerouting seems to optimise almost entirely for time saved, and treats a minor road as interchangeable with a major one if the ETA is a few minutes better. For a lot of drivers it isn't. I would rather sit in a jam than be sent down a lane like that. If the choice is being late for work or risking my safety, I'll choose being late every time.
Two suggestions:
When recalculating a route because of congestion or a closure, weight road class much more heavily. Keep the driver on major roads unless the delay saved is substantial, rather than diverting onto minor roads for a small time gain.
Add a user preference along the lines of "Prefer major roads", so drivers can choose to stay on higher-class roads even when the route is longer. This would need to map onto each country's own road classification. In the UK that's motorways (M) and A-roads versus everything below, and most other countries have an equivalent hierarchy that Waze presumably already holds in its map data.
The second suggestion in particular looks straightforward to implement on top of data you already have, and would make a genuine safety difference.
I have a long daily commute, usually two to three hours behind the wheel, and I use Waze every day. I'm based in the UK, but I think the issue below applies anywhere Waze operates.
The problem is how Waze reroutes around congestion. As soon as there's heavy traffic or a road closure, it drops me from major roads onto very minor ones: narrow single-track lanes where traffic in both directions shares one lane, often with no street lighting and no passing places. My car is mid-size and these lanes are simply too narrow for it. At night I've hit…
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Permanent warning of the possibility of animal crossing
Hi, It occurred to me that it would be useful to have a permanent warning (like the Tutor) of the possibility of wild animals (like deer) or domestic animals (like cows) crossing the road.
My suggestion is for the following feature: Added permanent warning “Possible animal crossing”.
My suggestion solves this problem: Know how far and how many kilometers you’ll be at risk of animals crossing the road. Don’t be caught unprepared when dealing with animals.
In more words: The warning would be similar to the average speed control warning. This warning doesn’t replace the animal warning, but it would provide advance warning of the possibility of animals crossing the road. If an animal were on the road at that moment, the animal warning button would be used.
Hi, It occurred to me that it would be useful to have a permanent warning (like the Tutor) of the possibility of wild animals (like deer) or domestic animals (like cows) crossing the road.
My suggestion is for the following feature: Added permanent warning “Possible animal crossing”.
My suggestion solves this problem: Know how far and how many kilometers you’ll be at risk of animals crossing the road. Don’t be caught unprepared when dealing with animals.
In more words: The warning would be similar to the average speed control warning. This warning doesn’t replace the animal warning, but it would provide advance warning…
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"I would like to request that the audible speed limit warning feature be made available even when a navigation route is not actively set. Ma
"I would like to request that the audible speed limit warning feature be made available even when a navigation route is not actively set. Many users, including myself, frequently drive on familiar routes where turn-by-turn navigation is not needed, but we still want to be alerted when exceeding the speed limit for safety reasons. Currently, the audible warning only triggers during active navigation, which makes the app less useful for daily commutes. Please consider adding an option in the settings to enable these alerts regardless of whether a destination is set or not."
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Ir agora
Interface confusa e com cliques em excesso. Ao selecionar um destino e clicar em "Ir agora", o aplicativo não inicia a rota de primeira e exige clicar no mesmo botão "Ir agora" uma segunda vez. É um passo desnecessário que atrapalha a usabilidade antes de dirigir. Deveria iniciar a navegação logo no primeiro clique.
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Add a second star or ability to change color of star in Issue Tracker
Would like to see either a second star or the ability to change the color of the star to mark the importance of certain UR's so as not to lose track of them.
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Añadir las gasolineras que tengan GLP,GNC...
Añadir juntamente con los otros combustibles la posibilidad de elegir GLP,GNC o algun tipo de gas.
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Toll monitoring columns in Germany
In Waze, the blue toll monitoring columns commonly used in Germany are regularly and incorrectly marked as speed cameras. It might be a good idea to introduce a separate marker for toll monitoring columns so that users are not mistakenly warned about a speed camera.
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Cluster light mode
Please allow the cluster view to be in light mode in the daytime.
It is really hard to see in the bright sun with all black/dark elements since the cluster is always in dark mode. Unlike the main display, which changes by time of day or user selection.
I think they should match or at least be a user setting in the app along with the main display.
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Mazda HUD - Active Driving Display
Feature request: Waze navigation directions on Mazda Active Driving Display via Apple CarPlay
I own a 2025 Mazda CX-5 Signature equipped with Mazda’s Active Driving Display (HUD). When using Waze through Apple CarPlay, navigation directions are displayed on the main infotainment screen but are not shown on the vehicle’s HUD.
Apple Maps and Google Maps are able to provide navigation information to compatible vehicle displays through CarPlay. I would like to request that Waze implement support for sending turn-by-turn navigation metadata to compatible HUDs and instrument clusters through Apple CarPlay.
At the moment, I am using Google Maps instead of Waze because I would like to have navigation directions available on the Active Driving Display. However, I would prefer to use Waze as my primary navigation app due to its excellent real-time traffic information and community-based incident reporting.
This feature would significantly improve safety and usability, as drivers could follow navigation instructions without taking their eyes away from the road.
Vehicle: Mazda CX-5 2025 Signature
System: Apple CarPlay
Navigation app: Waze
Display: Mazda Active Driving Display (HUD)
Country: Costa RicaFeature request: Waze navigation directions on Mazda Active Driving Display via Apple CarPlay
I own a 2025 Mazda CX-5 Signature equipped with Mazda’s Active Driving Display (HUD). When using Waze through Apple CarPlay, navigation directions are displayed on the main infotainment screen but are not shown on the vehicle’s HUD.
Apple Maps and Google Maps are able to provide navigation information to compatible vehicle displays through CarPlay. I would like to request that Waze implement support for sending turn-by-turn navigation metadata to compatible HUDs and instrument clusters through Apple CarPlay.
At the moment, I am using Google Maps instead of…
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AI Pothole & Speed Bump Detection via Phone Sensors (Waze for Cities)
I submitted this exact concept to Google a long time ago, but no action was taken. I am bringing it here today because Waze is the perfect platform to finally make this happen.Waze should implement passive, background telemetry analysis using the smartphone's built-in accelerometer and gyroscope. An AI algorithm can easily recognize the distinct physical patterns of hitting a pothole or crossing a speed bump. To eliminate false positives, the system would require data aggregation: if multiple users register the same vertical impact at the exact same GPS coordinates, the map should automatically generate a hazard annotation.Once these hazards are mapped, Waze should add a toggle in the navigation settings to "Avoid roads with bad quality or speed bumps", functioning exactly like the current "Avoid tolls" option.Furthermore, this data should be automatically shared with local municipalities through the Waze for Cities program. Instead of waiting for citizens to manually report issues, city councils could automatically receive a live heat-map of verified potholes. This would allow cities to locate and repair broken roads much faster, saving money for both governments and drivers.
I submitted this exact concept to Google a long time ago, but no action was taken. I am bringing it here today because Waze is the perfect platform to finally make this happen.Waze should implement passive, background telemetry analysis using the smartphone's built-in accelerometer and gyroscope. An AI algorithm can easily recognize the distinct physical patterns of hitting a pothole or crossing a speed bump. To eliminate false positives, the system would require data aggregation: if multiple users register the same vertical impact at the exact same GPS coordinates, the map should automatically generate a hazard annotation.Once these hazards are…
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Audio alerts for speed cameras, whether speeding or not!
Really need audio alerts for speed cameras, whether speeding or not!
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Better EV Support
In France, electric cars are now sold more than traditional gas cars.
EV drivers use Waze every day.
However, Waze is still designed mostly for gas vehicles.
Here are simple features to make Waze the best app for EV drivers.Better Route Alternatives for EVs
Current alternative routes show equal travel times. But they ignore distance and battery consumption.
One route might use much more energy.
Waze should calculate and show energy consumption for each alternative route.Vehicle Profile & Smart Charging Stops
Users should be able to select their vehicle brand and exact model.
Waze will know the real energy consumption of the car.
Users should also select their charging subscriptions (like Ionity or Tesla in France).
Waze should then automatically suggest the best charging stops on the route.Initial Battery Level Input
Users need to enter their starting battery level (SOC %).
Waze will adjust charging stops according to the current charge.Destination Charging
Drivers need to plan arrival charging easily.
Waze should show available charging stations near the final destination before starting the trip.Real-Time Battery Impact Factors
Elevation and weather affect EV range a lot.
Waze should adjust estimated consumption based on route elevation changes.Community Charging Reports
EV drivers need real-time station info.
Waze should allow users to report broken, occupied, or blocked chargers easily.
In France, electric cars are now sold more than traditional gas cars.
EV drivers use Waze every day.
However, Waze is still designed mostly for gas vehicles.
Here are simple features to make Waze the best app for EV drivers.Better Route Alternatives for EVs
Current alternative routes show equal travel times. But they ignore distance and battery consumption.
One route might use much more energy.
Waze should calculate and show energy consumption for each alternative route.Vehicle Profile & Smart Charging Stops
Users should be able to select their vehicle brand and exact model.
Waze will know the real…
4 votes
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