Waze has added a handy new feature to its app, letting users check and report real-time winter conditions like snowy and icy roads and unplowed streets.
It’s winter in the northern hemisphere, and if snowy and icy conditions hamper your commute, Waze has a new way to help you out. Google’s crowdsourced traffic navigation app has a new reporting feature for drivers in the United States and Canada, adding to the real-time traffic conditions and reported issues like a non-functioning traffic light, road obstructions, construction work, etc.
With the new feature, users are able to report snow – but also ice, hail, heavy rain, and unplowed streets – letting other drivers know which routes to avoid.
Apart from helping drivers, the new feature can also help transportation agencies to get a better picture of where a snowplow is needed, or to send out emergency help in areas that need it.
“Our partners can use this kind of information to help them improve their operations,” explains Dani Simons, who leads public-sector partnerships at Waze. “It will give them a clear view into what roads have and haven’t been plowed.”
Waze currently has over 130 million monthly active users who report as many as 25 road hazards, like floods, potholes, roadkill, oil slicks, missing signs or problematic traffic lights, and even extreme weather like tornadoes.
You might also like
More from Lifestyle
Watch The First Eight Minutes Of Stranger Things Season 4 Right Now
Netflix has released the first eight minutes of Stranger Things Season 4 on YouTube. The show will debut on May …
Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton X Nike Air Force 1 Is Finally Releasing
It's finally here: Louis Vuitton is gearing up for the launch of its Nike Air Force 1, designed by the …
Disney+ To Launch Cheaper Ad-Supported Plan By Late 2022
In a bid to expand its user base and reach profitability by 2024, Disney+ plans to launch an ad-supported tier …
NBA Star Antetokounmpo Becomes WhatsApp’s First Global Partner
WhatsApp announced its first global brand partnership with Milwaukee Bucks forward and 2021 NBA All-Star MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
MultiNFT Launches New Token Ahead Of VR Concerts In Decentraland
$MNFT can soon be used to access MultiNFT's 24h Rage nightclub in Decentraland's iconic festival district, where it owns a …
LEGO Is Releasing An 18-Inch, 979-Piece Thor’s Hammer Set
LEGO’s latest drop in the Marvel saga is Thor’s Hammer, Mjölnir, which is now available for pre-order for $99.99.
LEGO Ideas Unveils 2,585-Piece Earth Globe Kit
The new 'The Globe' LEGO Ideas set turns into a fully spinning globe with printed names of oceans and continents …
GAP Announces NFT Hoodies In Collaboration With The Creator Of Frank Ape
Gap has started dropping a 3-tiered exclusive collection of NFTs on the Tezos blockchain with a gamified experience.
Roku Introduces New Live TV Zone Feature
Roku has launched a new one-stop shop for live broadcasting, which will make it easier for users to find live …
