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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.
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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, legality,…
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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 -
Smart itineraries for CNG cars with automatic stops based on remaining range Hi everyone! I often use Waze for long trips and I drive a CNG
Smart itineraries for CNG cars with automatic stops based on remaining range
Hi everyone!
I often use Waze for long trips and I drive a CNG car. As many know, the network of CNG stations is not widespread, and every trip needs careful planning, especially when range is limited.Currently, Waze allows you to select the type of fuel, but it doesn’t manage range nor suggest mandatory stops when the route exceeds the distance you can cover with the remaining CNG.
Improvement idea
Add a feature that allows users to set:Total range (e.g., 350 km)
Remaining range (e.g., 120 km)
Fuel type: CNG
During navigation, if the distance to the destination exceeds the remaining range, Waze could:
Calculate the point where the range runs out
Automatically search for CNG stations within reach
Suggest a stop as an intermediate waypoint
Prefer stations that are:
along the route
with minimal detour
possibly cheaper
open at the estimated arrival time
Why this would be useful
CNG has a much less widespread network compared to gasoline/diesel
Drivers must manually plan every stop
An automatic feature would reduce stress, detours, and risks
It could also be extended to LPG and electric vehicles
Real example
Route: Venice → Brindisi (about 900 km)
Range: 350 km
Remaining range: 120 kmWaze could automatically suggest stops in Rimini, Pescara, Foggia, etc., without the user having to search manually.
Conclusion
In my opinion, this would be a very useful feature and would improve the driving experience for many CNG car users.
What do you think? Has anyone already proposed something similar?Smart itineraries for CNG cars with automatic stops based on remaining range
Hi everyone!
I often use Waze for long trips and I drive a CNG car. As many know, the network of CNG stations is not widespread, and every trip needs careful planning, especially when range is limited.Currently, Waze allows you to select the type of fuel, but it doesn’t manage range nor suggest mandatory stops when the route exceeds the distance you can cover with the remaining CNG.
Improvement idea
Add a feature that allows users to set:Total range (e.g., 350 km)
Remaining range (e.g., 120…
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Heure alerte
Bonjour, quand une alerte est mise exemple "Police", "Accident" en cliquant sur l'icone de l'alerte sur la map l'heure affichée "Il y a 1h" et quand la personne à mis l'alerte hors il faudrait que si imaginons quelqu'un like l'alerte pour la "valider" il faudrait actualiser l'heure la
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Subject: Feature Request: Option to Permanently Display Navigation Destination Name on Screen Dear Product & UX Development Team, I am w
Subject: Feature Request: Option to Permanently Display Navigation Destination Name on Screen
Dear Product & UX Development Team,
I am writing to suggest a key User Interface (UI) improvement regarding the active navigation display in your app.
Currently, during active turn-by-turn navigation, the top banner solely displays the next immediate maneuver. The ultimate destination name is minimized into the bottom ETA bar, requiring extra user interaction to view.
When driving in unfamiliar locations or abroad, foreign street names or typos in destination entry can lead to taking a wrong route for miles before realizing the mistake. Having the destination permanently visible on the main screen (without requiring screen taps while driving) would immediately provide drivers with continuous reassurance that they are heading to the correct endpoint.
Suggested Solution:
Provide a toggle setting in the display/navigation menu to allow a persistent text line or overlay badge showing the Final Destination Name on the main navigation screen alongside the next maneuver instruction.
Thank you for your continuous work in improving road safety and user experience.
Best regards,
Yehuda shachar
+972524377378
yehudas2016@gmail.comSubject: Feature Request: Option to Permanently Display Navigation Destination Name on Screen
Dear Product & UX Development Team,
I am writing to suggest a key User Interface (UI) improvement regarding the active navigation display in your app.
Currently, during active turn-by-turn navigation, the top banner solely displays the next immediate maneuver. The ultimate destination name is minimized into the bottom ETA bar, requiring extra user interaction to view.
When driving in unfamiliar locations or abroad, foreign street names or typos in destination entry can lead to taking a wrong route for miles before realizing the mistake. Having the destination permanently…2 votes -
Warn drivers when the destination requires driving on private roads
Today, when a user sets a destination that can only be reached via private roads, Waze gives no indication of this. Drivers simply follow the route "blind" and end up on roads they should not be using — for example, roads open to residents only.
I would like to see a warning implemented in two places:
- When navigation starts, if the calculated route includes one or more private road segments.
- Again at a reasonable distance before the driver actually reaches the private section.
Suggested wording:
"Heads up: reaching this destination requires driving on private roads, which may require permission to enter."
Why this matters:
- It prevents drivers from unknowingly trespassing on restricted or residents-only roads.
- It reduces friction between drivers and local residents, which is a recurring source of complaints against navigation apps.
- It lets the driver decide up front whether to continue, look for an alternative destination point, or arrange access in advance.
Waze already stores private road attributes in the map data and already avoids routing through them where possible, so the information needed for this warning is available — it just isn't surfaced to the driver today.
Thank you for considering this.
Today, when a user sets a destination that can only be reached via private roads, Waze gives no indication of this. Drivers simply follow the route "blind" and end up on roads they should not be using — for example, roads open to residents only.
I would like to see a warning implemented in two places:
- When navigation starts, if the calculated route includes one or more private road segments.
- Again at a reasonable distance before the driver actually reaches the private section.
Suggested wording:
"Heads up: reaching this destination requires driving on private roads, which may require permission to…
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Write the exit number clearly on the map
Write the exit number clearly on the map
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Option for ‘towing trailer/caravan’
Waze needs an option for users towing a trailer or caravan so when on the navigation doesn’t send you down narrow single track roads or roads when it’s has no option to turn around in a short space as sometimes it’s not possible while towing.
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Need satellite view
Need satellite view map instead of the traditional cartoonish layout.
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Custom distance alert selection
I'd like to request a feature that lets users customize which distance-based voice alerts play during navigation.
Currently, Waze announces upcoming turns at multiple fixed intervals (e.g., 0.6 miles, 0.5 miles, 0.25 miles, 0.1 miles, and "now"). For drivers who don't need that many reminders, this can feel repetitive and add unnecessary noise to the drive.
It would be great to have the option to select only the specific alert distances we want — for example, just a half-mile warning and a tenth-of-a-mile warning, plus the final turn alert — rather than being locked into all the preset intervals.
I use Waze regularly with a custom recorded voice, and this kind of control would make the experience much better.
Thank you for considering this suggestion.
I'd like to request a feature that lets users customize which distance-based voice alerts play during navigation.
Currently, Waze announces upcoming turns at multiple fixed intervals (e.g., 0.6 miles, 0.5 miles, 0.25 miles, 0.1 miles, and "now"). For drivers who don't need that many reminders, this can feel repetitive and add unnecessary noise to the drive.
It would be great to have the option to select only the specific alert distances we want — for example, just a half-mile warning and a tenth-of-a-mile warning, plus the final turn alert — rather than being locked into all the preset intervals.
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Add an alert for poorly iluminated road sections, indicating broken streetlights or areas without public lighting.
Alert users to avoid routes through poorly lit areas.
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Feature request
Next Maneuver Preview and Estimated Time for Upcoming TurnsHi Waze Team,I would like to suggest a feature to improve driver preparation and safety on the road.It would be incredibly helpful if the app displayed the upcoming maneuver (the turn after the next one) right below or alongside the current instruction. This would allow drivers to position themselves in the correct lane well in advance.Additionally, it would be a great improvement if the interface showed the estimated time to reach both the immediate next maneuver and the subsequent one, rather than just displaying the distance.Thank you for constantly improving the app!Best regards
Next Maneuver Preview and Estimated Time for Upcoming TurnsHi Waze Team,I would like to suggest a feature to improve driver preparation and safety on the road.It would be incredibly helpful if the app displayed the upcoming maneuver (the turn after the next one) right below or alongside the current instruction. This would allow drivers to position themselves in the correct lane well in advance.Additionally, it would be a great improvement if the interface showed the estimated time to reach both the immediate next maneuver and the subsequent one, rather than just displaying the distance.Thank you for constantly improving the app!Best…
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Where is the pothole in the road?
On high-speed roads like the "BR" highways here in Brazil, it is impractical to constantly deal with the stress of knowing there is a pothole on the road without knowing exactly where it is. My suggestion is to divide the roadway into thirds and indicate on the map which third contains the pothole. This would help avoid sudden maneuvers at high speeds. For multi-lane highways, the system should indicate which lane the pothole is in.
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Add a dedicated “Milled Asphalt Road” hazard report.
This refers specifically to a road where the upper layer of asphalt has been removed in preparation for resurfacing.
Waze currently has no dedicated report for this condition. “Construction” is not accurate enough, since the milled surface may remain exposed even when no roadwork is actively taking place.
A milled asphalt surface can significantly affect grip, steering and stability, especially for motorcycles and vehicles traveling at high speeds. Drivers and riders should receive a clear warning to slow down and proceed with caution.
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Audible speed camera alerts
Unfortunately the Waze support team insist I post a suggestion despite it being posted numerous times already and it being ignored completely..
We NEED audible speed camera alters regardless of speed. I find myself staring at the screen far too often to see when there's a speed camera approaching on the motorway and find this unsafe. I would feel a sense of calm having an audible alert EVEN IF I am going below the speed limit.
How would the app react currently if I'm doing 70mph, near a speed camera and then accidentally just go over by 2-3mph just as the camera is approaching? The app would have displayed an alert on screen but would not have triggered the audible speed camera alert in time since I'd be going over the limit.. I'd be left with a speeding fine.
This could be avoided completely by giving US, the users and community the choice to have the speed camera alerts on regardless of speed or only when above the speed limit.
Also, what the car detects as 70mph, the app sees as 67-68mph and is not in sync. This creates a huge problem in itself.
Why leave a margin for error?
Why create an environment where users are spending more time staring at a screen looking for a speed camera on a motorway, taking their eyes off the road??
Why restrict what drivers can and cannot hear?Why can we not decide for ourselves what alerts we want to hear and when?
Why does it have to take multiple suggestion posts and multiple votes for something soo incredibly critical to be recognised and implemented.
I've submitted this at the request of the Waze support team who were not interested to help despite being informed of several pre-existing suggestion posts.
I would request for every member of the community to upvote this suggestion so some action can finally be taken.
We must have audible speed camera alerts regardless of speed. Give us a toggle to active this if you must.
Unfortunately the Waze support team insist I post a suggestion despite it being posted numerous times already and it being ignored completely..
We NEED audible speed camera alters regardless of speed. I find myself staring at the screen far too often to see when there's a speed camera approaching on the motorway and find this unsafe. I would feel a sense of calm having an audible alert EVEN IF I am going below the speed limit.
How would the app react currently if I'm doing 70mph, near a speed camera and then accidentally just go over by 2-3mph just…
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Add an option to always choose the fastest route
Hello,
Waze frequently suggests routes that are not the fastest, even when time-saving alternatives exist.
French Decree No. 2022-1119 of August 3, 2022, which imposed specific rules on navigation assistance services, was annulled by the Council of State on September 27, 2023.
Why does Waze continue to apply criteria that can lead to the exclusion of the truly fastest route?
Please add a clear option—"Always prioritize the fastest route"—that allows the user to select travel time as the sole criterion.
Users should be able to decide for themselves which criterion they wish to prioritize.2 votes -
Habilitar la función de chat
Que se habilite la función de chat
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BYD
Implement navigation directions on BYD cars heads-up display (HUD) unit for models that have them (e.g. Sealion 7).Google Maps already have this, but Waze is better for navigation.
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Add private with trailer to the vehicle type
Add private with trailer. Some routes are not suitable when towing a trailer, either tight turns or height restrictions.
2 votes
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