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Add a Quick Emergency Search Icon for Nearby Hospitals and Defibrillators (AED)
The Idea:I would like to suggest adding a dedicated, prominent "Emergency Medical" icon on the main navigation screen or within the quick search menu. Tapping this icon would instantly display the fastest routes to the nearest Emergency Rooms (Hospitals) and public Defibrillators (AED locations) relative to the driver's current position, without needing to type anything.Why it's important:During a medical emergency while driving (e.g., a passenger experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or severe trauma), every single second counts.Drivers under extreme stress often struggle to type text or search through regular category menus.Quick access to a public defibrillator (AED) can save lives before medical services arrive.Precedent exists: Waze has already successfully implemented a similar crisis-response feature by adding a dedicated search icon for public bomb shelters. Expanding this framework to include medical emergencies is a natural and highly impactful next step for community safety.How it should work:A small, recognizable emergency icon (such as a medical shield or a heart-AED symbol) could be placed alongside or in the same manner as the current Shelter Search Icon.Clicking it would bypass the standard search keyboard and immediately show a split list or map pins of:Nearest Hospitals with Emergency Departments.Nearest publicly accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs).The user can start navigating with a single tap.
The Idea:I would like to suggest adding a dedicated, prominent "Emergency Medical" icon on the main navigation screen or within the quick search menu. Tapping this icon would instantly display the fastest routes to the nearest Emergency Rooms (Hospitals) and public Defibrillators (AED locations) relative to the driver's current position, without needing to type anything.Why it's important:During a medical emergency while driving (e.g., a passenger experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or severe trauma), every single second counts.Drivers under extreme stress often struggle to type text or search through regular category menus.Quick access to a public defibrillator (AED) can save lives before…
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Waze waits for confirmation to start drive when drive started with Siri
I've always initiated a drive using Siri on my iPhone 16 Pro. For example, I would say "Siri, Drive Home". And it would start the route automatically. However lately, I've noticed a dialog box pops up with a GO NOW button that waits for me to press it. It does not automatically start after a short period of time. I am driving a Mazda CX-5 and this is rather annoying. The touch screen disables when I drive. And I have to fiddle around with the switch to move to the GO NOW button to select it. Don't you think this is a safety issue??? Please put it back to what it was.
I've always initiated a drive using Siri on my iPhone 16 Pro. For example, I would say "Siri, Drive Home". And it would start the route automatically. However lately, I've noticed a dialog box pops up with a GO NOW button that waits for me to press it. It does not automatically start after a short period of time. I am driving a Mazda CX-5 and this is rather annoying. The touch screen disables when I drive. And I have to fiddle around with the switch to move to the GO NOW button to select it. Don't you think this…
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Roadkill in report menu.
It would be good to add the ability to report roadkill in Waze from the reporting menu.
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Partner Hub Alerts with road segments included
Currently, Waze alerts are primarily point-based, which limits the ability to effectively communicate longer-stretching road hazards, such as extended areas of damaged pavement, roadworks, or adverse weather conditions across multiple segments.
I propose introducing an enhanced feature within the Waze Partner Hub that allows partners and authorized editors to define specific, continuous road segments (single or multiple) where an alert remains persistently active from start to finish.
To ensure optimal user experience and prevent user interface clutter, this feature should incorporate a smart priority rotation system. The extended segment alert would remain visible to drivers for the entire duration of the chosen route segments. If a localized, immediate hazard occurs along that same stretch, such as a stopped vehicle reported by another user requiring a confirmation prompt, the extended segment alert would temporarily hide. This allows the driver to safely interact with the immediate safety prompt. Once the localized interaction is resolved, the primary continuous segment alert would automatically reappear.
This enhancement would significantly improve safety and clarity for drivers on long stretches of road hazards while giving road authorities more precise control through the Partner Hub.
Currently, Waze alerts are primarily point-based, which limits the ability to effectively communicate longer-stretching road hazards, such as extended areas of damaged pavement, roadworks, or adverse weather conditions across multiple segments.
I propose introducing an enhanced feature within the Waze Partner Hub that allows partners and authorized editors to define specific, continuous road segments (single or multiple) where an alert remains persistently active from start to finish.
To ensure optimal user experience and prevent user interface clutter, this feature should incorporate a smart priority rotation system. The extended segment alert would remain visible to drivers for the entire duration of…
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Option to avoid specific freeways and tolls
We need an additional function wherein we can choose or exempt specific freeways and tolls from the route. For example, we are okay driving through tolls and freeways like CALAX, SLEX, NLEX, or SCTEX but want to avoid only SKYWAY specifically and not to drive through it (SKYWAY).
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Alerta de voz da velocidade máxima do radar.
Sugiro complementar a informação de áudio sobre radar de velocidade, informando também a velocidade máxima deste radar, assim como acontece com o App Radarbot.
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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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Bring back halo brute chieftain
Bring back the brute Chieftain from the Halo franchise. “Our swords are sharp and our fangs are ready to taste battle… are yours” and “another chapter of our great story written… until next time” were some of his catch phrases. I miss the inspiration and the alpha male leadership telling me where to go
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Driver-reported street parking spot availability
Hello Waze Team,I would like to suggest a new feature that allows drivers to report when they are leaving a street parking space.How it works:When a driver stops navigating or starts their car, Waze can show a quick pop-up asking: "Are you leaving your parking spot?"If the user selects "Yes", Waze can pin a temporary green icon on the map to inform nearby drivers that a space is becoming vacant.This report would automatically disappear after a few minutes to ensure the data remains fresh and accurate.This feature would save drivers significant time, reduce traffic congestion in busy urban areas, and lower emissions caused by driving around blocks looking for parking.Thank you for considering this idea!
Hello Waze Team,I would like to suggest a new feature that allows drivers to report when they are leaving a street parking space.How it works:When a driver stops navigating or starts their car, Waze can show a quick pop-up asking: "Are you leaving your parking spot?"If the user selects "Yes", Waze can pin a temporary green icon on the map to inform nearby drivers that a space is becoming vacant.This report would automatically disappear after a few minutes to ensure the data remains fresh and accurate.This feature would save drivers significant time, reduce traffic congestion in busy urban areas, and…
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הוספת מנגנון לחסימת דרכים ומקטעים בהתאמה אישית
אפשרות להגדרת כבישים או מקטעי דרך מסוימים כרשימה שחורה ברמת המשתמש, כך שמנוע הניווט יימנע מלהתוות דרכם מסלולי נסיעה, משיקולי בטיחות או העדפה אישית.
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Can you please stop showing popups while nacigation is in route, if someone on a mororcycle it is really hard to skip the popup
Stop the pop-up while navigation is in route , with motorcycle gloves it really hard to skip and it blocking and perminant, how can I setup it up while gloves are on and then I have to allow all the permission while driving, it very dangerous to block the map while driving
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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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Gas
I took a recent driving trip from MN to WA. The gas feature was useless. It would show stations 500 miles away or show stations I passed 30 miles ago. It should know the direction I am going and you should have a button you can push to see the prices right on the map in the direction you are going. Right now the feature does me no good. Also the reason why it should display on the map like you see in has buddy is to keep your eyes on the road and not scrolling through a list. One button you push to see gas prices right on the map and even showing you a range and distance away so you can plan it. I realize it might change but the tool the way it is was not helpful. Please make changes to this tool so it is easier to use and I can just use Waze in the future
I took a recent driving trip from MN to WA. The gas feature was useless. It would show stations 500 miles away or show stations I passed 30 miles ago. It should know the direction I am going and you should have a button you can push to see the prices right on the map in the direction you are going. Right now the feature does me no good. Also the reason why it should display on the map like you see in has buddy is to keep your eyes on the road and not scrolling through a list. One…
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Police alert distance setting
I researched using Gemini (just as Waze also belongs to Google) to find out the distance Waze uses to warn about the presence of police, and it indicated it should be between 1 km and 1.5 km before the vehicle is located (approximately 2 miles); I have been receiving warnings less than half a mile (300 m) away. For notifications about police ahead, Waze could anticipate the warning a little further (2.5 km or 4 miles), or include the option to configure the distance, since they are occurring too close to the police officer's location, thus losing effectiveness (this has happened several times). I know it depends on who posted the warning. And whoever posted it may have done so slightly ahead of the police officer's location. This situation further justifies this change.
I researched using Gemini (just as Waze also belongs to Google) to find out the distance Waze uses to warn about the presence of police, and it indicated it should be between 1 km and 1.5 km before the vehicle is located (approximately 2 miles); I have been receiving warnings less than half a mile (300 m) away. For notifications about police ahead, Waze could anticipate the warning a little further (2.5 km or 4 miles), or include the option to configure the distance, since they are occurring too close to the police officer's location, thus losing effectiveness (this has…
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Under "Where to?", show all "Saved places" at once instead of having to scroll horizontally.
I don't like horizontally scrolling to the right to get to all my saved places. It looks sloppy and feels weird especially when there is a vertical list of places below it. I would like it if these saved places buttons/shortcuts (home, work, others and more) were all shown at once without having to scroll horizontally. The buttons/shortcuts that don't fit all on one line would simply be moved under the first line. Then you have 2 or 3 lines or these buttons/shortcuts instead of having to scroll horizontally to look for them.
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Restarting Waze while connected to android auto causes light or dark mode to be wrong
If I close and reopen Waze while it is connected to android auto, Waze will open in whichever light or dark mode that my phone is set to. I have my phone set on dark mode so this causes Waze to open in dark mode if I restart it while connected to android auto. However I want it to always open in the mode that matches my car's headlights. When I first start Waze with android auto it does match my car's headlights, but not when I restart it. Is there any way to change this behavior or maybe someone could improve how it behaves?
The best solution I know of is to just never close Waze while it is connected to android auto, because reopening it will cause the light or dark mode to be wrong. When it does this, I turn my car's headlights on and off then the Waze light or dark mode will match my headlights again.
I don't really like Waze open on my phone's recent apps while it is connected to android auto. I would prefer it run more in the background or in the notification area when android auto connects. if I close it on my phone, it will close on my head unit too. Maybe Waze could be moved to the notification area if I close it while connected to android auto?
I have my dark mode settings in Waze set to "only at night" and "apply to car display" off. Those are the only setting that makes Waze match my headlights. "Apply to car display" set to on makes my head unit screen stop changing with my headlights and I don't see the point of that setting.
If I close and reopen Waze while it is connected to android auto, Waze will open in whichever light or dark mode that my phone is set to. I have my phone set on dark mode so this causes Waze to open in dark mode if I restart it while connected to android auto. However I want it to always open in the mode that matches my car's headlights. When I first start Waze with android auto it does match my car's headlights, but not when I restart it. Is there any way to change this behavior or maybe someone…
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Removal of speed camera warnings
Speed camera warnings are also used by drivers that normally exceed speed limits, which warnings provide a tool to comfortably exceed speed limits, unsafe driving. Therefore speed camera warnings can be seen as intrinsic unsafe.
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Dynamic Color Coding for Public Transport / Bus Lanes based on Time Restrictions
In many countries , governments are creating dedicated public transport lanes (Bus Lanes). Many of these lanes have specific operating hours, meaning they are completely open to regular private cars during off-peak hours (like nights, weekends, or specific mid-day hours).However, drivers often avoid using these lanes even when it is perfectly legal to do so. This happens out of fear of getting a heavy traffic fine, or simply because they cannot read the complex roadside signs in time while driving fast. This leads to a massive waste of road infrastructure: an entirely empty lane next to a heavily congested highway.My Suggestion for Waze:Waze should introduce dynamic visual guidance for public transport lanes based on real-time restrictions:Green Lanes: Color the bus lane Green on the map during the exact hours when private vehicles are legally allowed to use it. Waze should also route drivers through it.Red Lanes: Color the lane Red (or keep it restricted) during the hours when private cars are prohibited from entering.This simple, real-time visual cue will significantly reduce traffic congestion, give drivers confidence, and optimize the use of existing road infrastructure worldwide.
In many countries , governments are creating dedicated public transport lanes (Bus Lanes). Many of these lanes have specific operating hours, meaning they are completely open to regular private cars during off-peak hours (like nights, weekends, or specific mid-day hours).However, drivers often avoid using these lanes even when it is perfectly legal to do so. This happens out of fear of getting a heavy traffic fine, or simply because they cannot read the complex roadside signs in time while driving fast. This leads to a massive waste of road infrastructure: an entirely empty lane next to a heavily congested highway.My…
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CLEAN UP THE MAIN SCREEN
This is a Complaint, not an "idea." You HAD a perfectly good method of choosing your displayed Vehicle type in Preferences. ONCE and ONLY ONCE.
Whose "brilliant" idea was it to load down the main screen by adding a "Car or Motorcycle" choice EVERY SINGLE TIME YOU CHOOSE A ROUTE?
Is this some pathetic attempt at "Social Engineering" by "suggesting" that we should all ride two-wheelers because they are more fuel-efficient?
I am 64 Years' old. I don't have the desire, or the balance, to switch to a Motorcycle for my 40-mile-each-way-daily-commute. ...And if I Did, I wouldn't be bouncing back-and-forth every trip!This is a Complaint, not an "idea." You HAD a perfectly good method of choosing your displayed Vehicle type in Preferences. ONCE and ONLY ONCE.
Whose "brilliant" idea was it to load down the main screen by adding a "Car or Motorcycle" choice EVERY SINGLE TIME YOU CHOOSE A ROUTE?
Is this some pathetic attempt at "Social Engineering" by "suggesting" that we should all ride two-wheelers because they are more fuel-efficient?
I am 64 Years' old. I don't have the desire, or the balance, to switch to a Motorcycle for my 40-mile-each-way-daily-commute. ...And if I Did, I wouldn't be bouncing…2 votes -
Waze bike mode
A waze mode for cyclists.
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