Computing Software Mobile Apps Waze is adding a bunch of AI-powered features including Motorcycle Mode, Personalized Navigation and more News By Tom Pritchard Published 13 July 2026 Waze is going big on AI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works . (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Waze is a very popular navigation app, and with good reason. The unique way it alters your route to avoid even the slightest bit of traffic has endeared it to many, and lets you drive through places you may not have seen otherwise. The good news is it sounds like Waze is about to get even better, with a bunch more features — including a brand new Motorcycle Mode. While motorbikes can take many of the same routes as cars, which isn’t always true for bicycles, they do still have different needs and abilities. Certain road surfaces don’t agree with them, and they can travel down much narrower streets that are otherwise inaccessible to cars. Hence the addition of Motorcycle mode to Waze. (Image credit: Waze) Motorcycle mode uses AI to identify two-wheeler shortcuts and restrictions, which will help bikers travel on the best route — while also offering more accurate arrival times. This mode also highlights bike-specific hazards such as potholes, speed bumps, narrow bridges and raised crosswalks. Effectively meaning that you, the rider, are aware of potential issues ahead of time. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: Currently Motorcycle Mode is rolling out to countries with large populations of two-wheel drivers, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru and the Philippines — but Google promises that more countries are on the way. Waze is also about to offer something you won’t find on Google or Apple Maps, with personalized navigation. Essentially this will see Waze learn the kind of routes you like to take and take that into account. So if you prefer highways to back streets, your first route option will take that into consideration — though it sounds like it’ll still route you around traffic wherever possible. You may like Traffic lights are coming to Waze — but they don’t seem to be visible to everyone Android Auto is about to change the way you drive: 3D Google Maps, redesigned interface, video support, Gemini and more I tested Google’s new Gemini update for Android Auto and it finally fixes everything that made the old Google Assistant so frustrating to use while driving You will, of course, have the choice to pick alternate routes and turn off personalization if you wish. Personalized navigation is rolling out to Android and iOS users everywhere right now. (Image credit: Waze) Nothing is worse than listening to a podcast or audiobook, and having your navigation app constantly interrupt the flow by offering non-stop instructions — many of which are totally redundant. Waze will be putting a stop to this with a new “less chatty” mode, which basically tells Waze to put a sock in it and minimize the number of voice prompts. Tom’s Guide: Direct to Your Inbox Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. You will still get warnings about hazards, upcoming turns and lane changes, but they’ll end up being used far less frequently, letting you concentrate on other things, be it music, conversation, podcasts or the road ahead. This is rolling out to every Waze user now. (Image credit: Waze) Conversational Reporting has been around for a little while, letting drivers use Gemini AI to casually report traffic accidents and other hazards in a more
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