Waze lets you plan your drive on your desktop with Live Map

With this new Waze feature, you don't need to wait until you get into the car to plot your drive. The app will let you save your planned drive to your Waze app using the Waze.com Live Map. The Live Map lets you use real-time data to save your itinerary directly to your mobile app with a single click, allowing you to plan your drive and find the best route before you step into your car. You will get time-to-leave notifications based on real-time traffic and the ability to start navigation quickly.

To use the feature, you'll need to head to the site and then input your route and desired arrival time. Select the "Save to app" option, and then your planned drive will show up on the app. The feature will be available to all users starting today.

Source: Waze

Waze partners with Clinia to help users find COVID-19 testing centres

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Waze has partnered with Montreal-based Clinia Health Inc. to help make it easier to locate COVID-19 testing and screening locations. Clinia draws information from public health departments to build a directory of testing centres across Canada. The database has over 340 data points, and the info on Waze is being refreshed a few times a week. It shows the information on testing and screening sites at hospitals, clinics, and mobile drive-through sites to show you what options are available to you.

Waze brings Google Assistant integration to Canada

English-speaking Waze users in the country can now use Google Assistant to access the app's features hands-free. It's rolling out to both Android and iOS. Waze brought this feature to the US last year. You can now ask "Hey Google" to report traffic, incidents, or hazards; help navigate; search; or ask Assistant questions without leaving the app. Android users can also set Google calendar appointments, play music, and make phone calls.

Waze rolls out railroad crossing alerts

Waze is helping drivers on the road by alerting them of approaching railroad crossings. The new feature is rolling out for both Android and iOS users. A new banner will automatically appear on the app highlighting the crossing and reminding you to approach with caution.
 
International railway network operations and organizations advocated for the feature. In Canada, the supporters include CN, Operation Lifesaver Canada, and the Railway Association of Canada.