Waze news: 6 updates are coming to improve safety behind the wheel

For those who usually use their smartphone as a navigator for their own travel, Waze certainly remains a valid choice in the mobile application landscape. The company has demonstrated several times that it is interested insafety aspect road (also taking advantage of AI) and this Attention continues to shine through even in the last news released. In fact, through a post on the official blog, Waze communicated well six updates designed to make travel even easier safe and convenient. Let’s see them in detail.

• Help to negotiate difficult roundabouts – It’s not always so obvious to know how to get around some roundabouts and there is a risk of confusion behind the corner. Now, with the help of members of the local Waze community, it will be reported clearly when to enter, which lane to choose and where to exit. For Android users, the rollout will be available globally this month. For iOS users it will be available later this year.

• Emergency vehicle reporting – Now it is possible to be notified in advance when an emergency vehicle, such as an ambulance, is stopped along the way. In this way it is possible to adjust your driving in advance to also guarantee the safety of rescuers. Thanks to information from Waze for City partners, this update is available now (on Android and iOS) for drivers in the United States, Canada, Mexico and France. More countries are on the way.

• Improved speed limit reporting – Nobody likes getting a speeding ticket. Thanks to Waze’s updated information on speed limits around the world, you will be notified with an alert when a limit of speed is about to decrease along the route. This allows you more time to slow down and safely adapt to changing road conditions. The update will roll out globally to all Android and iOS users this month.

• Improved hazard reporting – Waze already warns drivers of dangers such as potholes, level crossings and bad weather. Now, thanks to the community that regularly updates the map, you will receive them timely alerts even on tight curves, speed bumps and motorway toll booths. This allows you to be prepared and consequently have a smoother and safer ride. The update will be available globally for all Android and iOS users this month.

• More parking options (USA and Canada) – Waze partnered with Flash to offer even more useful information on parking lots. These include cost, whether they are indoors, wheelchair accessibility and whether electric vehicle charging stations are available. It will be possible reserve even your parking space directly from the Waze app to save time. New parking information will begin rolling out in the coming weeks on Android and iOS for more than 30,000 parking spaces across the United States and Canada, including major cities like New York, Chicago and Montreal.

• Information on favorite routes – Many Waze users have indicated that they prefer to take their favorite routes to get home or to work, even if they are not the fastest option. Starting this month, Waze will make it easier to view your information on usual routes, such as real-time traffic updates and delays along the route. You will be able to use the information for compare quickly your favorite routes with alternative ones and choose the best route. The update will roll out this month globally on Android and iOS.