Update request

Update Requests

Update requests (UR) are submitted by app users to report issues with the routing or the map.

Example

The report indicates “Turn not allowed”.

Looking at the green line (=GPS track driven by user in reality), a turn was made at the end of the road where the purple line (Waze route) starts.

If there are no obvious reason’s to be found (like red Turn Restrictions, or unconnected roads) you will have to investigate further and probably need the help of the user. In this case the reason is unclear so we will try to get in contact with the reporter using the Conversation Box asking for more information.

First reply:

• Thank user for reporting the issue.
• Give streetname/area so the reporter knows about the location (could make a difference in case of multiple reports on that day by this reporter).
• If your reply is not on the date of the UR itself give an indication of the day and time.
• Ask for more information necessary to solve this UR.
• Indicate that they cannot answer directly by email because of the no-reply@waze.com address used. You could include an email address of your own allowing the reporter to answer by email replacing the no-reply@waze.com address with yours.
• Sign off with your name.

This is a NO-REPLY email. Please use the app or email below.

Thanks for your report on the Noorddijk, Rockanje!
Waze did not send us enough information to fix your request. 
Would you please let us know what went wrong?
Your route indicates that you had to turn around. What was your destination?

Best regards, <name> (username <wazeusername>, email enter.your@email.nl )

Further reading

• Global page on Update Requests

Tools

• Feed
• Script
• UR overview page

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