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Be able to see and select on map individual addresses
I want to be able to see and select individual addresses instead of just blocks. It's very annoying when I want to look for a specific address but Waze stubbornly doesn't show it. There isn't even an option for it. My idea is to have an option to display individual addresses in the 'maps display' setting, and when it does that, it displays the addresses and roads like Google maps, which does it way better.
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Be able to select or find individual addresses on the map
I want to be able to see and select individual addresses instead of just blocks. It's very annoying when I want to look for a specific address but Waze stubbornly doesn't show it. There isn't even an option for it. My idea is to have an option to display individual addresses in the 'maps display' setting, and when it does that, it displays the addresses and roads like Google maps, which does it way better.
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Hello, I suggest adding the option to activate a voice message whenever the speed limit is changed. For example: The speed limit on this sec
Hello,
I suggest adding the option to activate a voice message whenever the speed limit is changed. For example: The speed limit on this section is....
During a long trip I would be happy to receive voice feedback about the speed limit on the road at a certain frequency, instead of constantly searching for the speed in the app while driving.
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Augmenter le VOLUME de WAZE de façon conséquente
Par rapport aux nombreux messages de Wazer's je vous suggère 2 choses :
- 1 - Permettrre d'augmenter le VOLUME de WAZE de façon conséquente et permettre une audition aisée du guidage et des alertes
- 2 - Dans le choix de de Voix Waze , permettre d'écouter la voix choisie pendant quelques secondes sans sortir de ce paramétrage.1 vote -
Traffic light free and alternate lane traverse free turning feature with extra option enabling lane traverse turnings at non-signal turns
There should be features that allow users to opt for routes that are free of traffic lights and also free of having to either make left handed turns in America and other American driving nations or free of right turns in Australia , UK and other countries with British driving system with options to enable those turnings where signals aren't present . Or in other words , traffic lights and left turn free American driving routes and traffic lights and right turn free Australian driving routes . Both with options to enable left turns in America or right turns in Australia where signals aren't present .
There should be features that allow users to opt for routes that are free of traffic lights and also free of having to either make left handed turns in America and other American driving nations or free of right turns in Australia , UK and other countries with British driving system with options to enable those turnings where signals aren't present . Or in other words , traffic lights and left turn free American driving routes and traffic lights and right turn free Australian driving routes . Both with options to enable left turns in America or right turns in…
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Kasane Teto voice guidance?
We have Hatsune Miku availible, what about the red girl?
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Enhance Route Planning with Flexible Toll/Vignette Options and Reminder Features
Introducing customizable toll and vignette options, along with reminder settings for expirations and automatic removal of expired passes, would greatly improve user satisfaction and navigation accuracy.
Many countries offer various toll and vignette options based on different time durations (e.g., 1 day, 10 days, 1 month). By allowing users to select these flexible options in Waze, navigation would cater to their specific travel plans, preventing unnecessary detours away from toll roads or vignettes.
Additionally, incorporating a reminder feature would enable users to set alerts for upcoming toll and vignette expirations (e.g., 1, 2, 3, or 7 days in advance). This would ensure that drivers can renew their passes on time and avoid driving without a valid permit.
To further streamline the user experience, an automatic removal function for expired tolls and vignettes could be implemented. This would prevent users from accidentally routing onto toll roads without an active vignette, thus promoting responsible driving habits.
Combining these features would significantly enhance the navigation experience for Waze users, ensuring they have the necessary passes while driving and can navigate confidently.
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German:
Verbessern Sie die Routenplanung mit flexiblen Optionen für Maut/Vignetten und Erinnerungsfunktionen. Indem anpassbare Maut- und Vignettenoptionen sowie Erinnerungsfunktionen für Abläufe und automatische Entfernung abgelaufener Pässe eingeführt werden, könnte die Benutzerzufriedenheit und die Navigation erheblich gesteigert werden. Flexible Mautoptionen, digitale Vignetten, Erinnerungen für Mautabrechnung und Vignettenlaufzeiten ermöglichen eine Anpassung an Reisepläne und vermeiden Umwege. Eine Erinnerungsfunktion erinnert Nutzer rechtzeitig an Abläufe von Pässen und verhindert das Fahren ohne gültige Erlaubnis durch die automatische Entfernung abgelaufener Maut- und Vignettenoptionen. Diese Kombination verbessert die Navigation und sorgt für ein sicheres Fahren mit den notwendigen Pässen.Italiano:
Rendi la pianificazione dei percorsi migliore con opzioni flessibili per pedaggi/vignette e funzionalità di promemoria. L'introduzione di opzioni personalizzabili per pedaggi e vignette digitali e promemoria per scadenze, insieme alla rimozione automatica di pass scaduti, migliorerebbe la soddisfazione degli utenti. Opzioni flessibili per pedaggi, avvisi di scadenza per vignette e gestione dei pass consentono di adattare la navigazione ai piani di viaggio, evitando deviazioni. La funzionalità di promemoria avvisa gli utenti delle scadenze per il rinnovo dei pass, mentre la rimozione automatica degli scaduti previene problemi di guida senza permesso. Questa combinazione migliora l'esperienza di navigazione e garantisce viaggi sicuri.Francais:
Améliorez la planification des itinéraires avec des options flexibles de péage/vignette et des fonctionnalités de rappel. L'introduction d'options personnalisables de péage et vignettes numériques et de rappels pour les expirations, ainsi que de la suppression automatique des passes expirés, améliore la satisfaction des utilisateurs. Options de péage flexibles, alertes d'expiration de vignette et gestion des passes permettent d'adapter la navigation aux projets de voyage et évitent les détours. Les rappels informent les utilisateurs des expirations pour le renouvellement des passes, tandis que la suppression automatique prévient la conduite sans permis valide. Cette combinaison optimise l'expérience de navigation et assure des trajets sécurisés.Introducing customizable toll and vignette options, along with reminder settings for expirations and automatic removal of expired passes, would greatly improve user satisfaction and navigation accuracy.
Many countries offer various toll and vignette options based on different time durations (e.g., 1 day, 10 days, 1 month). By allowing users to select these flexible options in Waze, navigation would cater to their specific travel plans, preventing unnecessary detours away from toll roads or vignettes.
Additionally, incorporating a reminder feature would enable users to set alerts for upcoming toll and vignette expirations (e.g., 1, 2, 3, or 7 days in advance). This…
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Esta nova atualização trouxe um modo diferente de exibir as rotas alternativas, porém é pior que a visualização da versão anterior.
Retornar com o modo de visualização de rotas alternativas como nas versões anteriores, apontando no mapa em verde a melhor opção, seguida de azul para a segunda melhor opção e por último em roxo a terceira opção.
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Documenter par une légende simple les icônes qui apparaissent au long d'u itinéraire (comme c'est fait pour les signalements)
Documenter par une légende simple les icônes qui apparaissent au long d'u itinéraire (comme c'est fait pour les signalements)
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Stacje benzynowe i parkingi
Hej
Może warto wprowadzić na wytyczonej mapie podróży pokazywanie po drodze stacji benzynowych i parkingów. W ustawieniach można by też wprowadzić możliwość ich pokazywania lub ich wyłączenia.
Pozdrawiam
Jarek1 vote -
Waze Light for Android 8 low ram Express Bootup
im using Sygav auto android touchscreen stereo that has Android versiuon 8 that can't be updated to version 9 nor version 13. The current Waze 2025 loads up terribly slow and the keyboard needs to no longer popup as it makes Waze inefficient for start up route search. please make a light version that uses less ram and the keyboard no longer pop up as many people use Favorites < Home and Work button. Like to see Home, Work 1 , Work 2 , Store 1, Store 2 button on startup, also picks first fastest route, The option to pick routes needs to end on Waze startup, it slows the whole experience badly. Waze Light should be a faster load up. 3 seconds on any Android Version 8 or lower
im using Sygav auto android touchscreen stereo that has Android versiuon 8 that can't be updated to version 9 nor version 13. The current Waze 2025 loads up terribly slow and the keyboard needs to no longer popup as it makes Waze inefficient for start up route search. please make a light version that uses less ram and the keyboard no longer pop up as many people use Favorites < Home and Work button. Like to see Home, Work 1 , Work 2 , Store 1, Store 2 button on startup, also picks first fastest route, The option to pick…
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Remove the Popup keyboard upon startup.
Remove and stop the Popup Keyboard upon Waze start-up.
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Electric Vehicle
Hello Devs,
I am currently in Ontario. I own an electric vehicle (with plate something like GVXX 123).
In Ontario, as far as I am aware of, all HOV Lanes are eglible to use the HOV even if there's only the driver on the vehicle. I believe in British Colmbia it's the same.By default, even if I have my vehicle type set as "Electric", Waze still try to navigate me outside HOV/Avoid HOV all together.
I understand everytime when I need to navigate to somewhere, the app will ask me "2+ People for HOV access". However in real life, whether I have 2+ people in the car, it would not matter the eglibity of my HOV access.
My recommendation/suggestion is, when Vehicle type is set to "Electric", in some provinces/states, Allow HOV access without asking passenger count, and automatically recommending HOV usage if traffic condition allows (For instance, I am navigating from somewhere in Ontario to anywhere else in Ontario)
This would help simplify navigation, and avoid confusion (eg, the app keep telling me to exit HOV and re-route me, which I am not sure it's due to traffic or what).
Thank you!
Hello Devs,
I am currently in Ontario. I own an electric vehicle (with plate something like GVXX 123).
In Ontario, as far as I am aware of, all HOV Lanes are eglible to use the HOV even if there's only the driver on the vehicle. I believe in British Colmbia it's the same.By default, even if I have my vehicle type set as "Electric", Waze still try to navigate me outside HOV/Avoid HOV all together.
I understand everytime when I need to navigate to somewhere, the app will ask me "2+ People for HOV access". However in real life,…
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Green (Electirc Vehicle) on HOV
Hello Devs,
I am currently in Ontario. I drive an electric vehicle (with plate something like GVXX 123).
In Ontario, as far as I am aware of, all Electric Vehicles are eglible to use the HOV even if there's only the driver on the vehicle. I believe in British Colmbia is the same.By default, even if I have my vehicle type set as "Electric", Waze still try to navigate me outside HOV/Avoid HOV all together.
I understand everytime when I need to navigate to somewhere, the app will ask me "2+ People for HOV access". However in real life, whether I have 2+ people in the car, it would not matter the eglibity of my HOV access.
My recommendation/suggestion is, when Vehicle type is set to "Electric", in some provinces/states, Allow HOV access without asking passenger count (For instance, I am navigating from somewhere in Ontario to anywhere else in Ontario). This simplifies the process of navigation calculation and avoids confused navigation (eg, the app keeps telling me to exit HOV)
Thank you!
Hello Devs,
I am currently in Ontario. I drive an electric vehicle (with plate something like GVXX 123).
In Ontario, as far as I am aware of, all Electric Vehicles are eglible to use the HOV even if there's only the driver on the vehicle. I believe in British Colmbia is the same.By default, even if I have my vehicle type set as "Electric", Waze still try to navigate me outside HOV/Avoid HOV all together.
I understand everytime when I need to navigate to somewhere, the app will ask me "2+ People for HOV access". However in real life,…
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Design Limitations in Waze
Dear Waze,
I appreciate how Waze has improved real-time navigation, but it seems to be designed for experienced urban drivers who prioritize speed and can easily handle notifications. This may exclude and endanger those with different driving abilities and priorities. In this email, I outline four key design issues and suggest solutions to make Waze more inclusive. My observations come from personal experience with the platform and relevant academic research.
Firstly, Waze selects the fastest route automatically but doesn’t factor in risks like high crime areas, poorly lit areas, or dangerous road conditions. This has had real consequences, like in 2015, when Regina Murmura was led into a dangerous favela in Brazil and killed by local gang members. Since then, Waze has introduced high-risk area alerts in Brazil and Israel. However, most users still lack this feature, placing vulnerable drivers, such as older adults, new drivers, tourists, gig workers, and women, at higher risk. Winner (1980) argues that technology is not neutral, as its design choices reflect social values and may have political outcomes. Waze’s algorithm appears neutral, but because it prioritizes speed over safety, it favors confident, experienced drivers while putting others at risk. This is not a technical limitation but a design choice that reinforces inequality. To avoid this, Waze should supplement its algorithm with official safety data (e.g., crime reports and lighting conditions) and provide a "Safety first" routing option, guaranteeing that every user has equal access to a safe driving experience.
Secondly, because Waze relies heavily on user reports, it assumes roads without reports are safe. However, this results in a geographical bias because hazard notifications are less frequent in places with fewer active users, such as rural communities, low-income neighborhoods, or roads during off-peak hours. For instance, rural drivers in areas with few Waze users and gig workers driving late at night may miss important hazard alerts, making navigation less reliable and possibly dangerous. Kitchin (2014) critiques the rise of data-driven science. Arguing that big data does not provide an objective reality but an "Oligoptic view," a partial view shaped by who collects data and where. In this case, Waze assumes that missing reports indicate evidence of safety rather than a lack of participation. Kitchin contends that theory should supplement data-driven science to prevent flawed conclusions. Similarly, Waze should not only rely on crowdsourced reports and road traffic data but add official safety data (e.g., police crime reports and municipal road conditions) to ensure that missing data does not create blind spots to navigation safety.
Thirdly, Waze has two main issues when handling hazards: it doesn’t immediately reroute drivers when conditions are risky and depends on user reports rather than accurate weather data. While users can manually report dangers like ice, snow, or flooding, these warnings don't adjust the routes, which puts drivers at risk. This affects everyone in extreme weather conditions, but gig workers and low-income are disproportionately affected since they may not have access to proper winter gear. I experienced this firsthand after a snowstorm in Montreal when I took an Uber; despite dangerous conditions, we were systematically routed onto unplowed streets rather than safer main roads. Morozov (2013) critiques “solutionism,” the tendency of tech companies to define problems too narrowly and neglecting broader complexities. This is exemplified by Waze, which disregards social, economic, and environmental issues in favor of the fastest route. Morozov warns against one-size-fits-all, Western-centered technological solutions that may not apply across all contexts. By supplementing its user reports with real-time weather data and municipal road conditions, Waze would ensure that users are actively relocated when necessary.
Finally, Waze can be more distracting than helpful due to its game-like features and constant notifications. As the app offers leaderboards, points, and badges for reporting risks it incentivizes users to remain engaged even while driving. Furthermore, its pop-up notifications must be manually dismissed, further distracting driving. This design choice unequally affects new drivers, who need to focus on the road; neurodivergent drivers (e.g., ADHD), who may be overwhelmed with many notifications; and older adults, who may struggle to process or remove alerts quickly. Zuboff (2019) critiques surveillance capitalism, arguing that platforms are designed not just to provide services but to profit from behavioral surplus (data beyond what is required to improve services). She argues that digital platforms are not neutral; they shape user behavior to serve corporate interests by manipulating user behavior to maximize engagement. This directly relates to Waze; by transforming a navigation tool into a game, it prioritizes data collection over user safety. Waze should implement a driver mode that restricts intrusive notifications and prioritizes voice-based safety alerts, maintaining the focus on the road rather than on the app.
In conclusion, Waze’s current design is too focused on speed and engagement. It provides incomplete safety data, which leaves vulnerable drivers, gig workers, low-income communities, and those in extreme weather conditions to face unsafe driving conditions. Waze should offer a safety-first routing option, add official data to supplement user reports and reduce nonessential app interactions. These changes will guarantee that navigation remains a tool for safety rather than just efficiency or engagement.
Best Regards,Dear Waze,
I appreciate how Waze has improved real-time navigation, but it seems to be designed for experienced urban drivers who prioritize speed and can easily handle notifications. This may exclude and endanger those with different driving abilities and priorities. In this email, I outline four key design issues and suggest solutions to make Waze more inclusive. My observations come from personal experience with the platform and relevant academic research.
Firstly, Waze selects the fastest route automatically but doesn’t factor in risks like high crime areas, poorly lit areas, or dangerous road conditions. This has had real consequences, like in…1 vote -
Icono de auto
Porfavor agrega un icono de un Avion Comercial.
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Minimalistic route voice guidance
Would like a minimalistic voice guidance with only short right left in X meters and similar.
Tired of hearing what every road name is.For example, take left in 500 meters.
Take the third exit at the roundabout towards route 44.1 vote -
Classement station
Bonjour, il faut rajouter la possibilité de classer les stations service par marque de carte carburant, exemple : DKV, UTA, TOTAL,....... Cela sera très utile pour les personne qui ont une carte carburant fourni par leur société. Merci d'avance
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Map
Probleme avec la map, a chaque fois que je signal quelque chose, je ne vois plus mon kilométrage, le temps quil me reste à faire, ca ne fait que dire merci d'avoir signaler. Jme fiche du merci, jveux avoir mes infos. Vraiment désagréable, je dois fermer et reouvrir l'application, et renvoyer mon itinéraire a chaque personne concernée. On s'entend que ce ne devrait pas être, surtout sur la route! Tres désagréable!
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Map display problem
Probleme avec la map, a chaque fois que je signal quelque chose, je ne vois plus mon kilométrage, le temps quil me reste à faire, ca ne fait que dire merci d'avoir signaler. Jme fiche du merci, jveux avoir mes infos. Vraiment désagréable, je dois fermer et re-ouvrir l'application, et renvoyer mon itinéraire a chaque personne concernée. On s'entend que ce ne devrait pas être, surtout sur la route! Tres désagréable!
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