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Waze map editor12/16/2023 ![]() Waze allows local contributors to become map editors to improve local routes, making sure the map is up to date. However while on the way they lost their way and became stuck in a muddy stretch of road.Ī local Facebook page shared a video of the men being rescued by members of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and claimed the duo used Waze to get there. ![]() On Sunday, Nikita Noray and Kesian Worrel left D'Abadie, Arima around 2pm to deliver items in Siparia and Guayaguayare. The group said the Facebook page was created to update local drivers on updates and any other announcements. In addition, we keep in contact with the Waze Staff who assist us to rectify with various issues.” “We're a community of regular citizens who work together to make Waze maps better, comprised of both local and international editors. The group told Loop News that they are a local community of map editors working together to update local routes on the app. The group also shared an update from someone who said the men were using a different app to direct them to their delivery location. Google maps doesn't have that support for T&T. Any issues you are facing or have encountered we will address and fix. It is IMPOSSIBLE to get a route through Saunders Trace on Waze because there is no end connection! You can view the screenshots below on how waze provided the fastest route via the Naparima Mayaro Rd and Google Maps lets you pass via Saunders Trace. We noted that google maps did route you through that route. This route is not fully connected and we have opted to not connect it due to its 'bad road' nature. Waze will not let you route through Saunders Trace. We took a look at what was being said about the individuals getting routes from Siparia to Guaya, and we have some key notes to point out.” “You have the control to route through dirt roads, the bus route, difficult intersections and so on. Waze will never route you through roads that are not configured by you.” We ensure that we have the most up to date roads, places and route as possible. 1st of all we want to assure you that we the editors take pride in our map edits. We want to clear up any issues/concerns you the wazers may have. “Good day all, as some of you may know by now that 2 gentlemen found themselves lost on their way to Guayaguayare recently. The group shared a social media post showing screenshots of the route for that area saying that the route taken by the men wasn’t available via the Waze app due to poor road conditions. A local group of Waze community map editors has spoken out to defend local map information after news reports of two men who got lost and were rescued after being reported missing.
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