Waze started offering app integrations in 2017 which included the ability to link your Spotify account which would show a small media player in the app while driving. Generally places and greenery aren't added to the app but Waze does allow searching for places via its Google integration, and editors can add places if they choose to but it's not a priority and is often ignored. While most of the content loaded into the app is sourced from the community editors, Waze does have a strict policy surrounding the copyright of their content which prohibits it being used outside of the app, meaning it can't be used as a source for OSM.Įach country has its own community of editors which are generally run by a Country Manager (CM) with State Managers (SM), Area Managers (AM), and map editors.Įditors also have the ability to load longer term road closures across multiple road segments, allowing for more accurate routing for the end user taking these into account. Editors earn points to rank up their levels allowing them access to more tools and restricted content. Like OSM, Waze is updated by a large team of community editors all around the world. These reports are shared live with other users around them which can assist in improving other user routes.

Users are often referred to as Wazers and they are able to submit reports on different issues while driving including but not limited to: Waze is described as being a community-driven navigation app and is free to download and use.

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