Waze is adding some new ones features that will help users navigate tricky roundabouts, receive alerts when a speed limit is about to change, and receive warnings about speed bumps and sharp curves. The Google-owned company also makes it easy for users to find parking information, see changes to their favorite routes, and be notified when an emergency vehicle pulls up on their route.
With the help of Waze community members, drivers will now clearly see when to enter a roundabout, which lane to choose and where to exit so they don’t miss their turn. The feature will be especially useful when you are not used to roundabouts or are in a new place. The new feature will roll out globally to Android users this month and iOS users later this year.
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Users will start seeing alerts when a speed limit on their route is about to change, giving them more time to adjust their speed. While the new feature could help you avoid a speeding ticket, it’s also a good way to ensure you’re obeying traffic laws in case you missed the actual speed limit sign. This update will roll out globally to all Android and iOS users this month.
Waze can already alert you to hazards like potholes, railroad crossings, and bad weather, but now it will also warn you of sharp curves, speed bumps, and tolls. The company says the update will help you navigate a new area like a local one. These notifications will roll out globally to all Android and iOS users this month.
The app will start showing you useful information about parking garages and whether a particular one is covered, if it’s wheelchair accessible, and if there are EV charging stations available thanks to a new partnership with Flash. Users will be able to reserve their parking spot directly from the Waze app. The update will roll out in the coming weeks on Android and iOS to more than 30,000 parking garages across the US and Canada.
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Waze notes that many people prefer to take their favorite route to work or school, even if it’s not the fastest option. Starting this month, the app will start giving you information about your favorite routes, including live traffic updates and delays. That way, you’ll be able to see how your favorite route compares to others and then choose the one you think is best. The update is rolling out this month globally on Android and iOS.
In order to keep first responders safe, Waze will start showing you when an ambulance or fire truck pulls up on your route. Update is possible through information from Waze for City partners program and is now available to drivers in the US, Canada, Mexico and France on Android and iOS, with more countries coming soon.
