News Is anyone else sick of this unreliable Google Maps tool?

[AC News]

If Google Maps' "faster route available" feature has ever led you astray and caused more problems that it has solved, then you're in good company.

Is anyone else sick of this unreliable Google Maps tool? : Read more

 

[SeeBeeEss]

Just like the Cracker Jack snack back in the day, you can count on Google Maps to always have an unknown surprise awaiting you when you open it. Unlike the Cracker Jack surprise, Google's ain't always fun.

 

[Tigrisan]

This would be why I quit using Google maps a long time ago and stick with Waze now. Yes, I know it was bought by Google but thankfully, Google hasn't completely screwed Waze over. Yet.

 

[Bkdodger1]

I still prefer Google maps over Waze. I use them. Both Google maps has not failed me.

 

[Fluffy McFluffy]

I hate Waze for actual trips. Too many times it reroutes me without me knowing. I hate that when I try to move the map around to look ahead, it recenters automatically and screws me up. Google Maps at least allows me to move ahead and stays there so I can see any routes around. I just wish MAps had a better notification of cops.

I will usually on long trips, Waze on the car display to see cops, then use my phone to see Maps and potential routes that I can't see with Waze.

 

[Tigrisan]

I have never seen a warning for a cop on Google maps. And I've been sitting in traffic during construction or for an accident and the map shows clear sailing so either no one in my area uses Google maps, or there's something wrong with it here. I'll give you the problem with trying to get Waze to move. It just doesn't on my car's screen. Ever. But it hasn't ever changed the route on me either.

 

[Fluffy McFluffy]

I have never seen a warning for a cop on Google maps. And I've been sitting in traffic during construction or for an accident and the map shows clear sailing so either no one in my area uses Google maps, or there's something wrong with it here. I'll give you the problem with trying to get Waze to move. It just doesn't on my car's screen. Ever. But it hasn't ever changed the route on me either.

If you look at the route, it will show cops as a little blue bullhorn looking thing. I've never seen it announce an upcoming one, but displayed them on the overall route display.

As for Waze not moving, try zooming out. Sometimes then you cna move it around. But then it recenters after like 20 seconds.

 

[CAgirl77]

Why does the default have to be yes, which changes to the "faster" route, unless you are able to quickly touch dismiss? Shouldn't it be that you have to touch yes to change the route?
It seems unnecessary for Google Maps to do this at all when we can just ask if there is a better route whenever we want.

 

[Mumbly]

As if it wasn't annoying enough with Google re-routing people in the often most absurd ways, this is even more annoying for bikers as you physically can't dismiss the suggested "faster route" when driving a motorcycle (kind of "tricky" with two hands on the handlebar, often wearing gloves and having ones smartphone tucked away in some pocket or compartment – while getting audio directions from the helmets bluetooth audio system). This has been driving me mad on many motorcycle trips with Google forcing me to stop every few miles... just to prevent the navigation to make me leave my chosen route; as far as I know, there isn't even a setting to turn off re-routing.

 

[cribble2k]

Still decades better than Apple maps.

 

[Tigrisan]

If you look at the route, it will show cops as a little blue bullhorn looking thing. I've never seen it announce an upcoming one, but displayed them on the overall route display.

As for Waze not moving, try zooming out. Sometimes then you cna move it around. But then it recenters after like 20 seconds.

No bullhorns. :/ I can't zoom out or in or drag with Waze, but I think it's limited to the touch screen itself on all GM vehicles. Can't do it on my Buick, can't do it on my husband's AT4 pickup. I try to drag it and it moves millimeters. It's abominable but like I said, I think it's the GM screen and not the Waze itself because I don't have that problem if I'm looking on my Galaxy. Might be their attempt to force you to use Google. I can't change the assistant either.

 

[Elytherial]

I have found the"fuel efficiancy" routing is a time waster too. Too many turns and bumpy middle-of-nowhere roads. Was actually scary. I had no idea where I was, if a small town was nearby to get help, etc. Middle of rural Alabama. Not all "rural Alabama" is the same.

 

[Village_Idiot]

Waze or Google: "It will take you 30 minutes to reach your destination."

Me: "Challenge accepted!"