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Show time saved
Post a trip, it would be good if Waze can keep a track of how much time it was able to save to due its intelligent traffic based routing. Over time it will be an interesting stat to keep track of.
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Use Simplistic Terms for Directions Where Possible
To make navigation easier, use simplistic terms for navigation. For example, instead of "In 300 feet, turn right", if possible you could say "at the next intersection, turn right" or "at the end of the road, turn right". Other simplistic terms could be "at the next traffic light, turn left".
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When launching Waze app during dark times, have app utilize light sensor to start in night mode.
App starts up in day mode during dark hours and doesn't switch until route is planned. Utilize light sensor or time of day to cause it to startup in the appropriate mode for the time/light of day.
18 votesGreat thinking! The issue you raised has been addressed in a recent redesign. Hope you like it!
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Make a police in motion icon.
The Icon will move at the with the current speed of the Wazer who tapped it. The Icon would move for 1 KM and then dissappear. This would be helpful for those speeding in the HOV lanes or going opposite traffic. Police have radars that will track you if you are approaching them now.
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Left room firefighter and reduce trafic jam
Hello Waze, my name is sam, I'm a French firefighter, my idea came after a car accident. thanks to the users of your application, we know that there is a traffic jam and we know the cause of the traffic jam such as an accident. So why not put an important message to drivers who use Waze telling them to leave room for firefighters. Two advantages of doing this, the first is to save the firefighter time to help the victims of the accident. And the second, allow to release more quickly the road to reduce traffic jams. thank you
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Waze - Plan my day route scheduling
A great addition to the Waze App would be to have it plan my entire day or something as simple as errands. Start by entering a start time and a list of addresses to visit (e.g. drop-off kids, grocery store, and other errands....getting me back home in time to pick-up the kids at school at the end of the school day), Waze could optimize my route and schedule based on traffic and ETA. It might even choose the most effective route by reordering the destinations/waypoints. Other applications are for small businesses to do route planning to save time and fuel.…
41 votesHey,
Please note we're changing the status of this suggestion to Not right now, since we finalized our plans for 2023 and this idea won't be implemented this year. We hope to have it included in our plans for later years and will keep you posted.
Thanks!
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Report (10min) Queue:
Report (10min) Queue: If I report a traffic issue and I happen to be in a data dead zone due to powerlines or carrier issue, I get the Oh Oh display. If my report is queued for up to 10mins before expiration, I may pass out of the issue area and still get the report in. Right now the report is just lost.
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Allow the ability to specify the location of a report.
When reporting an issue, crash, traffic jam, fire, Police activity, the system only gives you the option to report on the road you are on. So for example, if you are at an interchange where you can see the activity on a highway or interstate, but you are not on that road, you can't actually report it properly. Maybe it can be set up that you make a report, and like in google maps, you have a pin dropped on the map that you can move to the correct location, if where you are is not the location of the…
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2 Ideas!
Hi, ive got two ideas: 1. When starting a new ride from a parking car, Waze does not know which direction the vehicle is facing. And because of Murphy's rules, most of the time it will plan the opposite route :) My suggestion is: before starting navigation I will have the option to calibarate the direction my vehicle facing (button that using the internal compass) . and now that Waze can understand that im facing east for example it can plan the right route. 2. adding an option so Waze know im driving a motorcycle so it can plane the…
34 votesThank you for your suggestion! As you may know, Waze already has Motorcycle Mode included in the app. To change your vehicle type, tap Settings > Car Details > Vehicle type.
As for the idea with adjusting car facing direction, it is under consideration.
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2 votes
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checking for new routes easier with button on map screen. Long routes need driver to manually check for new route.
For long commutes the traffic changes and the app won't update with a new route. I check for a new route 4-5 time during my morning commute as traffic changes, but the app lags calculating change for commutes to work.
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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Detour update
I use Waze everytime I travel. It's a great app and very user friendly. However when it sends you on a detour (ex: because of construction or an accident ahead), it should say why it's changed (why your taking a detour) your original path. I was traveling by myself over night and didn't take the detour, because I was uncomfortable and unfamiliar with the detour it suggested) to take and got stuck in a construction traffic jam.
17 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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"display off" mode
I'm driving a motorbike and I'm generally wazing to update map and / or inform the other wazers about the traffic on the road. So, my phone is in my pocket... It would be great if Waze could do that with the display of my phone off...
4 votesGreat news! Waze works with screen off. Set a route, block your phone, and you’re good to go with voice directions.
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Going home options
When the app first starts, it always ask if I'm going home. Many times I am, but I say no, only because I do NOT want turn-by-turn instructions for a route I know by heart and drive every day. The app should have the option to only show ETA and maybe suggest a new route for the traffic on my normal route home.
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Shorter Alert Sounds
I often listen to podcasts while driving but get frustrated when the Waze alerts are long and tend to block the audio of the podcasts. Could we get a custom voice that says simply "Traffic" instead of "Heavy Traffic Reported Ahead", etc.
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Ability to reply to messages received from users that are not in my Friends list
I sometimes receive a message from a wazer asking about traffic or the weather or police and I would like to be able to respond... after all we are a community, are we not?
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Daily Route Prompts
I would love to have a setting I can toggle, especially for saved routes.
The idea would be that I only get prompts (that interrupt my music) for hazards/traffic on my daily route since I should know that very well. Additionally, if Waze sends me a different way due to traffic or an accident ahead I would get normal turn-by-turn directions until I am back on my normal route.
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Jennifer Coolidge for Voice Option Please
I would like to formally Jennifer Coolidge to be a voice option please. Her voice has been iconic for many generations, and it would be very pleasing to listen to during traffic hours.
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Bring back the old speedometer position (bottom left corner)
With the latest update, the speedometer on the mobile app has moved from the bottom left corner to the center of the bottom edge of the screen. This new position is distracting and interferes with map visibility, especially when checking upcoming turns or traffic info.
The previous placement in the bottom left corner was much more intuitive and out of the way. Please consider giving users the option to choose the speedometer position, or revert it back to where it was.
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Bus tracking by Passengers.
I can never get upto date status of the bus i am waiting for now if a passenger on the bus could post that they are on the bus and show via the waze app then this would be GR8. When on the bus I check for traffic to estimate when I will get home. "One the Bus X5 heavy traffic" etc.
4 votes
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