Waze Adds Motorcycle Mode and AI Conversational Features

Waze has launched a motorcycle-specific navigation mode and deeper integration with Google's Gemini AI, offering personalized routes and voice-controlled map updates. The updates are rolling out globally, with the motorcycle mode available initially in select countries including Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and others Source: clarinSource: lavozar.

Motorcycle Mode

The new motorcycle mode creates routes optimized for two-wheeled vehicles, considering shortcuts and restrictions specific to motorcycles. It provides alerts for hazards like potholes, speed bumps, elevated pedestrian crossings, and narrow bridges Source: clarin. The feature relies on real-time user reports and a dedicated community of map editors who are also motorcyclists Source: lavozar.

Personalized Navigation

Waze now suggests routes based on a user's driving history and local traffic patterns. For example, if a driver usually prefers highways, the app will prioritize those. The personalization is optional and can be disabled Source: lavozar.

Less Talk Mode

A new "Less Talk" mode reduces voice command frequency, keeping only critical alerts like imminent dangers and essential turns, allowing drivers to focus on music or podcasts. Available globally Source: clarin.

Gemini Integration

Conversational reports now allow users to report incidents and even suggest map changes using natural language, such as "the number of this house changed to...". These are sent to local map editors for verification Source: clarinSource: lavozar.