Waze Suggestion Box
- There’s power in numbers! Search through existing suggestions to see if there's someone else with a similar idea and upvote it.
- You can build upon an idea -- simply comment below your fellow Wazer's submission.
- This forum is intended for user feedback and ideas. If you have an issue which needs support, please visit our help center.
- Any comments, feedback, ideas, reports, suggestions, or other information you provide to Waze (part of Google LLC) about Waze products and services (collectively “Feedback”) is not part of your personal data.
- You agree not to disclose, in your Feedback, to Waze any information, such as third-party information, that you are obligated to maintain as confidential.
- Waze has no obligation to use your Feedback.
- By submitting your Feedback in this page, you acknowledge that you are of the minimum age required to provide data processing consent in the applicable country where you are located and that you provide permission to Waze, and its affiliates, to use your Feedback and any information that personally identifies you to improve Waze’s current and future products and services in accordance with Waze's Privacy Policy (waze.com/legal/privacy).
- Please avoid providing any personal information in your Feedback.
- Providing a name, when submitting Feedback, is optional. If you choose to provide your name, it will be publicly displayed in this forum next to your Feedback. You can delete your name and provide your Feedback as an anonymous user at any time.
- or
No existing idea results
- ~ No ideas found ~
20750 results found
-
Different placement area for Alerts
I am AuDHD. Crazy changes in the app, during navigation, can be severally overwhelming. That is already a Waze factor and separate known bug. But in the meantime, ALL alerts (speedbumps, hazards, police, blockages, ALL OF THEM) appear right on top of the navigation instructions. I have tons crumble to close the alert, often not even being to acknowledge the alert itself, because I have a turn coming up and miss it often enough because I can't get the alert closed. The navigation continues in a small box on the right but per "routine" for AuDHD, the Alternative place to look suddenly, instead of large and clear on the left corner is daunting and overwhelming, not to mention, suddenly becoming secondary to the Alert instead of navigation. Id simply like to see a different set up for alerts, while leaving the actual navigation to continue as the primary.
I am AuDHD. Crazy changes in the app, during navigation, can be severally overwhelming. That is already a Waze factor and separate known bug. But in the meantime, ALL alerts (speedbumps, hazards, police, blockages, ALL OF THEM) appear right on top of the navigation instructions. I have tons crumble to close the alert, often not even being to acknowledge the alert itself, because I have a turn coming up and miss it often enough because I can't get the alert closed. The navigation continues in a small box on the right but per "routine" for AuDHD, the Alternative place to…
2 votes -
Lumping "FIRE" into "hazards" is dangerous
A hazard can be a tire or object in the road or any number of things, but when, "Fire" is reported, that is NOT just a hazard but an emergency! Not sure if there is a connection between waze and emergency services but, "FIRE!" (Or person or animal in the road and plenty of other types) should definitely be in its ownreporting category.
2 votes -
Dangerous pop ups
There are pop ups mid journey to advertise the voice reporting that I cannot stop without accepting this feature. This is dangerous for motorcyclists. I can't remove the pop up without stopping, removing gloves, clicking the button, and restarting. Absolutely infuriating every time, and incredibly dangerous (even for car drivers, you are forcing them to interact with the phone whist driving, utterly insane)
2 votes -
🚛 Waze para vehículos de carga y planificador inteligente de entregas Propuesta: Sería excelente que Waze incorporara un modo de navegación
🚛 Waze para vehículos de carga y planificador inteligente de entregas
Propuesta:
Sería excelente que Waze incorporara un modo de navegación especializado para vehículos de carga, diferenciando entre carga liviana, carga pesada, tractocamiones y vehículos o cargas extradimensionales.
El conductor podría crear un perfil de su vehículo ingresando información como peso, altura, ancho, longitud y tipo de carga. Con estos datos, Waze podría calcular rutas teniendo en cuenta restricciones de peso y dimensiones, altura de puentes y túneles, horarios de circulación, pico y placa, vías autorizadas y otras restricciones aplicables al transporte de carga.
Además, sería muy útil incorporar un planificador inteligente de rutas y entregas, sin límite de paradas.
El conductor podría ingresar todas las entregas programadas para su jornada y Waze podría analizar distancias, tráfico en tiempo real, horarios o ventanas de entrega, prioridades y restricciones del vehículo, para determinar el orden más conveniente de las paradas.
No se trataría simplemente de ordenar las entregas de la más cercana a la más lejana, sino de calcular una secuencia eficiente para toda la jornada.
Si durante el recorrido ocurre un accidente, cierre de vía, congestión u otra situación que afecte la planificación inicial, Waze podría recalcular la ruta y reorganizar automáticamente las paradas restantes.
Esta función ayudaría a reducir kilómetros innecesarios, tiempos muertos, desvíos y recorridos repetidos, además de contribuir a una mejor distribución del tráfico de vehículos de carga.
La idea sería que Waze evolucione de:
“La ruta más rápida”
a:
“La ruta adecuada para este vehículo, esta carga y toda la jornada.”
Considero que sería una herramienta de gran utilidad para conductores, empresas de transporte, operadores logísticos y todos los usuarios de las vías.
Gracias por considerar esta propuesta y por continuar desarrollando herramientas que ayuden a mejorar la movilidad.
Cordialmente,
Un usuario y trabajador del sector transporte y logística🚛 Waze para vehículos de carga y planificador inteligente de entregas
Propuesta:
Sería excelente que Waze incorporara un modo de navegación especializado para vehículos de carga, diferenciando entre carga liviana, carga pesada, tractocamiones y vehículos o cargas extradimensionales.
El conductor podría crear un perfil de su vehículo ingresando información como peso, altura, ancho, longitud y tipo de carga. Con estos datos, Waze podría calcular rutas teniendo en cuenta restricciones de peso y dimensiones, altura de puentes y túneles, horarios de circulación, pico y placa, vías autorizadas y otras restricciones aplicables al transporte de carga.
Además, sería muy útil incorporar un…2 votes -
Feature request: Display closure expiration date directly in the app
When I encounter a closure in the app, I would like to be able to check its details, especially the expiration date.
For example, if I'm driving near a neighborhood that is inaccessible due to an event, I’d like to quickly check when the roads will reopen. Similarly, as an editor, I want to easily check whether a closure needs to be extended or updated.
A quick and dirty solution could be automatically appending the expiration date to the closure name or description, regardless of whether the editor manually included one.
2 votes -
BUG: Waze app degrades Bluetooth music audio quality when launched before music playback
Summary:
When the navigation app is started first and then music is played via Bluetooth, audio quality from Apple Music (and other streaming apps) is noticeably worse than when music is started before launching navigation.Device tested: iPhone 11, 12Pro, 13Pro, 14Pro
Navigation app: Waze
Cars tested : BMW 5GT 2015, BMW X32017, BMW 420 2019, MB GLC 2017
Connection: Bluetooth (A2DP for media; HFP/SCO may be triggered by voice prompts)
Steps to Reproduce:
Pair iPhone to car head unit via Bluetooth.
Launch the navigation app and start a route with voice prompts enabled.
Start music playback in Apple Music over Bluetooth.
Listen to music audio quality even with voice prompts disabled.
Expected Result:
Music audio quality should be consistent regardless of the order in which apps are launched. Voice prompts should mix or duck volume without degrading the music stream’s codec/bitrate/perceived fidelity.Actual Result:
When navigation is started before music, music sounds compressed, quieter, or “worse” (reduced fidelity). If music is started before launching navigation, audio quality remains normal. This indicates the navigation app’s early audio focus request causes the Bluetooth stack/head unit to lock into a lower‑quality audio path for subsequent music playback.Additional Context:
Issue is more noticeable with high‑quality streaming (e.g., Apple Music lossless/high‑bitrate sources).
Likely related to audio focus handling and Bluetooth profile/codec switching when the navigation app acquires the voice channel first.
Observed workaround: start music playback before launching the navigation app; however, this is not intuitive and should not be required.
Summary:
When the navigation app is started first and then music is played via Bluetooth, audio quality from Apple Music (and other streaming apps) is noticeably worse than when music is started before launching navigation.Device tested: iPhone 11, 12Pro, 13Pro, 14Pro
Navigation app: Waze
Cars tested : BMW 5GT 2015, BMW X32017, BMW 420 2019, MB GLC 2017
Connection: Bluetooth (A2DP for media; HFP/SCO may be triggered by voice prompts)
Steps to Reproduce:
Pair iPhone to car head unit via Bluetooth.
Launch the navigation app and start a route with voice prompts enabled.
Start music playback in Apple Music…
2 votes -
Navigation Banner Location Left/Right
Seems to be on android auto the navigation banner goes top left which can be really difficult to read at times, especially since in the UK we drive on the right hand side, it could be easily fixed/implemented because apple car play already displays it top right.
Android Auto - https://ibb.co/BKc0qPyd
Apple CarPlay - https://ibb.co/YThm55zx
Please please please let us decide where this information is displayed.
2 votes -
Won’t get rid of Apple Maps until the feature is fixed
I love Waze but the one issue that keeps me from just fully deleting Apple Maps is the inability to search for a location while my phone is Connected to Apple CarPlay and be able to see on the map where the location is. It only gives options by the distance from me. I moved to a big new city and also travel a lot for work and it’s frustrating to not be able to see in which direction say for instance a gas station is from me. Same goes for adding a stop, cant tell if the location is 4 miles in the opposite direction or along the way.
I love Waze but the one issue that keeps me from just fully deleting Apple Maps is the inability to search for a location while my phone is Connected to Apple CarPlay and be able to see on the map where the location is. It only gives options by the distance from me. I moved to a big new city and also travel a lot for work and it’s frustrating to not be able to see in which direction say for instance a gas station is from me. Same goes for adding a stop, cant tell if the location is…
2 votes -
Size of speed icons
enhance the speed icons
2 votes -
Display of other waze users on the map should be optional
I find the display of other waze users on the map clutters the display for no useful purpose. Please make this optional. If it already is an option then you need to improve the UI to make it more intuitive so that options aren't difficult to find. I'm new to Waze but the map and UI look very dated.
2 votes -
15 years ago with Igo app , when you search another location after making a route, you can choose it as end destination and make the current
- 15 years ago with Igo app , when you search another location after making a route, you can choose it as end destination and make the current as mid point or choose it as mid point.
- when WAZE offer as short route, i'll be happy in the end to compare my time to the other route to know in the future if it is a good decision
- when there is a traffic jam and waze offers many drivers a alternative route, does it count the drivers ? maybe it is making a bigger traffic jam
2 votes -
Please add local music apps as options - PowerAmp
Long trips using both Wayze and a streaming audio app means my phone sucks up power, gets hot, and the car charger is just barely keeping up. Please allow us to import apps from our phones like PowerAmp that play local music, save energy and bandwidth!
2 votes -
Opposite-Side Driving Assistance Mode
I would like to suggest a dedicated Opposite-Side Driving Assistance Mode for drivers traveling in countries where traffic drives on the opposite side from what they are used to.
For example, I live in Israel and have spent my entire driving life driving on the right. One reason I hesitate to rent a car in countries such as the UK, Japan, Australia or Thailand is the concern that, especially during the first few days, instinct may cause me to enter the wrong side of the road.
Waze already knows the local driving side, road geometry, upcoming turns and roundabouts. This information could be used to provide additional assistance specifically for drivers adapting to the opposite traffic system.
Examples could include:
At the start of the trip: “Reminder: Drive on the LEFT.”
Before a turn: “Turn right, then keep LEFT.”
Immediately after a turn: “Keep LEFT.”
Before entering a roundabout: “Keep LEFT. Traffic approaches from the RIGHT.”
When leaving a parking lot, petrol station, hotel or side road: “Remember to enter the LEFT side of the road.”
During normal driving, display a small persistent KEEP LEFT or KEEP RIGHT indicator.
Provide more frequent reminders during the first hours or days of driving, then gradually reduce them as the driver becomes accustomed to the local traffic system.The mode could be activated manually, or Waze could suggest activating it when it detects that a user normally drives in a right-driving country but is now navigating in a left-driving country, or vice versa.
The purpose would not be to replace normal navigation. It would act as an additional driver adaptation and safety layer, focusing particularly on turns, intersections, roundabouts and exits from parking areas—situations where driving habits may cause someone to instinctively choose the wrong side.
I believe this could make many travelers more comfortable renting and driving cars abroad and could potentially reduce wrong-side driving errors during the adaptation period.
Thank you for considering it.
I would like to suggest a dedicated Opposite-Side Driving Assistance Mode for drivers traveling in countries where traffic drives on the opposite side from what they are used to.
For example, I live in Israel and have spent my entire driving life driving on the right. One reason I hesitate to rent a car in countries such as the UK, Japan, Australia or Thailand is the concern that, especially during the first few days, instinct may cause me to enter the wrong side of the road.
Waze already knows the local driving side, road geometry, upcoming turns and…
2 votes -
Manual report location
Please allow users to report an incident manually on the map! Only allows users to report at GPS tracking location. Allow so that users could report before/after an incident or while on a different location to improve accuracy for others. There is much feedback on this issue here in the suggestion box, and I know there is probably an objection so to not encourage drivers to use the phone while driving, but please do something
2 votes -
Camera
Hello Waze Support Team,
I would like to suggest adding a new reporting option for hidden or concealed speed/traffic cameras.
Similar to the existing options for reporting police, accidents, hazards, and other incidents, it would be very useful to have an option such as “Hidden Camera” or “Camera Behind Road Sign”.
Recently, in the UAE, new cameras have been installed discreetly behind road signs and street-name/signage boards. Many drivers are receiving fines because these cameras are difficult to notice while driving.
If Waze added a specific reporting option for these cameras, Waze users could report their locations and help build a reliable database, making navigation safer and helping drivers stay aware of these locations.
I believe this feature would be particularly useful in the UAE and could also benefit Waze users in other countries where concealed cameras are used.
Thank you for considering this suggestion.
Hello Waze Support Team,
I would like to suggest adding a new reporting option for hidden or concealed speed/traffic cameras.
Similar to the existing options for reporting police, accidents, hazards, and other incidents, it would be very useful to have an option such as “Hidden Camera” or “Camera Behind Road Sign”.
Recently, in the UAE, new cameras have been installed discreetly behind road signs and street-name/signage boards. Many drivers are receiving fines because these cameras are difficult to notice while driving.
If Waze added a specific reporting option for these cameras, Waze users could report their locations and help…
2 votes -
Poor contrast
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. Thank you.2 votes -
improve on the accuracy and reliability of arrival times
Waze says leave by 6:58 to get there at 8:00, I leave at 6:55 and the arrival time continues to increase as I'm driving with the arrival then being 8:30. this is not the first time. I have lost trust in using Waze
2 votes -
CarPlay iOS27
After the latest iOS update (27), the window displaying the arrival time and route distance is too large—there is too much empty space. Either the window needs to be made smaller, or the text should be displayed on a single line.
2 votes -
Add Off-Road / SUV vehicle type that suggests dirt & unpaved routes in heavy traffic
I suggest adding an “Off-Road / SUV” vehicle type option in the Waze app settings.
When this option is selected, Waze should recognize the vehicle’s higher ground clearance, 4WD/AWD capability, and ability to handle unpaved surfaces. During heavy congestion on main paved roads, the app could then proactively offer alternative routes that include suitable dirt roads, gravel roads, or light off-road paths (where safe and legal).
This would let drivers of SUVs and off-road capable vehicles potentially bypass severe traffic jams using secondary unpaved routes that regular passenger cars cannot safely take. Any such suggestions should still prioritize safety, legality, and local road restrictions.
This feature would be valuable for the growing number of users who drive capable vehicles and could help differentiate Waze from other navigation apps.
I suggest adding an “Off-Road / SUV” vehicle type option in the Waze app settings.
When this option is selected, Waze should recognize the vehicle’s higher ground clearance, 4WD/AWD capability, and ability to handle unpaved surfaces. During heavy congestion on main paved roads, the app could then proactively offer alternative routes that include suitable dirt roads, gravel roads, or light off-road paths (where safe and legal).
This would let drivers of SUVs and off-road capable vehicles potentially bypass severe traffic jams using secondary unpaved routes that regular passenger cars cannot safely take. Any such suggestions should still prioritize safety,…
2 votes -
Bring back "automatic dark mode"
We need and "Automatic dark mode" for tunnels please! When going into a dark tunnel during the day, the car dashboard goes dim but the waze app on my phone doesn't, it's annoying. Google maps beats you with that.
I think you had this option earlier but it was removed!!!2 votes
- Don't see your idea?