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Your Waze Carpool Questions, Answered: Part 1

Wazers of California, we’ve heard you and we know you have some questions for us about the newly-expanded Waze Carpool. Well, we’ve got answers for you, so buckle up!  

Where is Waze Carpool available?

You can ride or drive using Waze Carpool throughout the state of California and all of Israel.

What is the Waze Carpool app?

The free Waze Carpool app is separate from the Waze app and made specially for the Wazers that prefer riding shotgun to driving. (Yeah, it’s a different app—long story.) Tell it where you live, where you work, and when you go from one to the other, and boom. That’s pretty much it.

How is Waze Carpool different from Waze?

Waze Carpool allows our community to join together to outsmart traffic, matching drivers and riders who are going the same way to work or back home, and helps them share the costs. And the good news is you can be a driver OR a rider depending on your mood. So sleepy Wazers, meet speedy Wazers, and get carpooling!

How do I request using Waze Carpool?

If you’re ready to ride shotgun, open the Waze Carpool app, make sure your home and work addresses are set, and request a ride for the day and time you would like. We recommend requesting a ride via Waze Carpool a day or two ahead of time, as commuters are connected by routine and similar existing routes.

How often can I pick up riders?

To make a positive impact on rush hour traffic, drivers are only permitted to pick up riders via Waze Carpool twice a day.

How often can I use Waze Carpool a day?

Riders are welcome to use Waze Carpool as much as they’d like! There are no daily limits on the Waze Carpool app.

Where can I get started?

If you’re ready to join the Carpool revolution and want to go for a ride, download the free Waze Carpool app in the iOS or Android app stores. If you’re looking for even more information, check out the Carpool site.

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Your Waze Carpool Questions, Answered: Part 3

Wazers of California, read on for the final installment of answers to your most frequently asked Waze Carpool questions.

Why can’t I find a driver?

First, try your request again. Still not working? Try requesting a ride from a more central location within walking distance to you. If you’re still out of luck, it is possible there are no drivers available for your route at the time you’ve requested. Remember, Waze Carpool is still growing and you’re among the first to give us a try and help build the community.

To increase your chances of finding a ride, we suggest making sure your profile is complete and setting a broader pick-up time window.

Why can’t I find a rider?

You’re alerted to ride requests through push notifications, but to avoid sending too many to drivers on popular commutes, some matches are suggested only within the Waze app. So, remember to check your Carpool tab if you’re searching for a rider.

It’s also possible there are no matches for your specified route and time. Waze Carpool is still in early stages. Even if there are no matches right now, we are adding new riders every day and there will be more soon. If your drives are more flexible, you can also expand the hours you’re  available to drive to increase your chances of finding a match.

What happens if a driver or their property is damaged while using Waze Carpool?

Drivers are required to have appropriate insurance cover for all rides, including personal injury protection insurance. Still, accidents happen. We recommend checking your insurance coverage, both as rider or driver, prior to using Waze Carpool.

If I experience an issue, how do I report it?

Within the Waze and Waze Carpool apps, you can provide feedback and/or report a problem. Waze has the ability to take user feedback into consideration to remove poor performers from the platform.

How does Waze Carpool connect riders and drivers?

Waze Carpool connects users from the same local community, they could be the neighbors you haven’t met yet, or the colleagues just starting at your company. Users input their home and work locations in their Waze and/or Waze Carpool apps and we connect the best matches along similar routes using our advanced mapping capabilities.

How does Waze determine a driver’s route?

Waze Carpool drivers’ regular routes are determined by an analysis of commute models based on their Google location history, Waze user history, real-time driver navigation, and Home & Work info provided by the drivers.

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That’s right y’all, today, Waze Carpool opens to all in Texas.

And with it, we’re bringing the revolution to not just outsmart traffic, but end it.

No longer will Texans be held captive by their long, lonely commutes. Join us in working together to fight daily traffic in the Lone Star state, spend less time on the road, protect the environment, and save a little money.

Here’s a Waze Carpool 101 for our new ‘poolers (welcome!) to get started:

Those looking to take the wheel: use the Waze app you know and love to offer a ride. Set when & where you’re planning to drive and let the Waze algorithm go to work to find a match (or two or three). Once found, you’ll get directions to pick up the entire ’pool crew at one optimized spot, and drop them off at a single spot along your route. Oh, and you get to make back some of that gas money (up to $900 a month!).

If you prefer to ride shotgun: download a second app, Waze Carpool, and set where and when you’re looking to catch a ride. Again, let the algorithm search for your more comfortable, cheap, and fun commute.

Then, the best part: everyone celebrates their #WazeWin. Because along with getting to your destination faster (hello carpool lane), you’re also making new friends, cutting back on emissions and saving money.

This Waze Carpool expansion builds off our initial launch in September, when we offered free rides to help improve mobility in hurricane-stricken areas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. After receiving positive feedback about the service, Waze Carpool is here to stay, and growing to serve the entire Lone Star state. At this time, Waze Carpool will no longer be offered in Louisiana, but as Waze Carpool continues to expand there’s al-Waze possibilities of a future return.

So Wazers, what can you do? Well, the Waze Community is big, but with Waze Carpool we can make it even bigger, and stronger. The more people carpool, the fewer cars we’ll have on the roads, and the better your chance is of finding your carpool crew. It’s that simple. Tell friends, family, coworkers and more. Download our apps to drive or ride (search “Waze” in your app store) and join the revolution because we all hate traffic, and it’s time to do something about it.

Get social with the Waze Carpool revolution. Chat with your fellow Wazers in the Waze Carpool Facebook Group, and get updates from the Waze Carpool team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Com preços quase com asa tarifas de ônibus, mais um app entra na 'briga' das corridas compartilhadas

Acesse https://jornalmontesclaros.com.br/2019/07/31/com-precos-quase-com-asa-tarifas-de-onibus-mais-um-app-entra-na-briga-das-corridas-compartilhadas/

Com preços quase com asa tarifas de ônibus, mais um app entra na 'briga' das corridas compartilhadas

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That’s right y’all, today, Waze Carpool opens to all in Texas. And with it, we’re bringing the revolution to not just outsmart traffic, but end it.

No longer will Texans be held captive by their long, lonely commutes. Join us in working together to fight daily traffic in the Lone Star state, spend less time on the road, protect the environment, and save a little money.

Here’s a Waze Carpool 101 for our new ‘poolers (welcome!) to get started:

Those looking to take the wheel: use the Waze app you know and love to offer a ride. Set when & where you’re planning to drive and let the Waze algorithm go to work to find a match (or two or three). Once found, you’ll get directions to pick up the entire ’pool crew at one optimized spot, and drop them off at a single spot along your route. Oh, and you get to make back some of that gas money (up to $900 a month!).

If you prefer to ride shotgun: download a second app, Waze Carpool, and set where and when you’re looking to catch a ride. Again, let the algorithm search for your more comfortable, cheap, and fun commute.

Then, the best part: everyone celebrates their #WazeWin. Because along with getting to your destination faster (hello carpool lane), you’re also making new friends, cutting back on emissions and saving money.

This Waze Carpool expansion builds off our initial launch in September, when we offered free rides to help improve mobility in hurricane-stricken areas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. After receiving positive feedback about the service, Waze Carpool is here to stay, and growing to serve the entire Lone Star state. At this time, Waze Carpool will no longer be offered in Louisiana, but as Waze Carpool continues to expand there’s al-Waze possibilities of a future return.

So Wazers, what can you do? Well, the Waze Community is big, but with Waze Carpool we can make it even bigger, and stronger. The more people carpool, the fewer cars we’ll have on the roads, and the better your chance is of finding your carpool crew. It’s that simple. Tell friends, family, coworkers and more. Download our apps to drive or ride (search "Waze" in your app store) and join the revolution because we all hate traffic, and it’s time to do something about it.

Get social with the Waze Carpool revolution. Chat with your fellow Wazers in the Waze Carpool Facebook Group, and get updates from the Waze Carpool team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Your Waze Carpool Questions, Answered: Part 3

Wazers of California, read on for the final installment of answers to your most frequently asked Waze Carpool questions. 

Why can’t I find a driver?

First, try your request again. Still not working? Try requesting a ride from a more central location within walking distance to you. If you’re still out of luck, it is possible there are no drivers available for your route at the time you’ve requested. Remember, Waze Carpool is still growing and you’re among the first to give us a try and help build the community.   To increase your chances of finding a ride, we suggest making sure your profile is complete and setting a broader pick-up time window.

Why can’t I find a rider?

You’re alerted to ride requests through push notifications, but to avoid sending too many to drivers on popular commutes, some matches are suggested only within the Waze app. So, remember to check your Carpool tab if you’re searching for a rider.   It’s also possible there are no matches for your specified route and time. Waze Carpool is still in early stages. Even if there are no matches right now, we are adding new riders every day and there will be more soon. If your drives are more flexible, you can also expand the hours you’re  available to drive to increase your chances of finding a match.

What happens if a driver or their property is damaged while using Waze Carpool?

Drivers are required to have appropriate insurance cover for all rides, including personal injury protection insurance. Still, accidents happen. We recommend checking your insurance coverage, both as rider or driver, prior to using Waze Carpool.

If I experience an issue, how do I report it?

Within the Waze and Waze Carpool apps, you can provide feedback and/or report a problem. Waze has the ability to take user feedback into consideration to remove poor performers from the platform.

How does Waze Carpool connect riders and drivers?

Waze Carpool connects users from the same local community, they could be the neighbors you haven’t met yet, or the colleagues just starting at your company. Users input their home and work locations in their Waze and/or Waze Carpool apps and we connect the best matches along similar routes using our advanced mapping capabilities.

How does Waze determine a driver’s route?

Waze Carpool drivers’ regular routes are determined by an analysis of commute models based on their Google location history, Waze user history, real-time driver navigation, and Home & Work info provided by the drivers.

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Your Waze Carpool Questions, Answered: Part 2

Wazers of California, we’ve got *even more* answers to your questions about the newly-expanded Waze Carpool. So read on and get ready to Carpool.

How much does this all cost?

Waze Carpool lets riders and drivers share the cost of driving. Riders pay up to the IRS-determined rate for the cost of driving, $0.54 per mile, which covers both the cost of gas and the wear and tear on a vehicle. It’s impossible to make money driving for Waze Carpool. Instead, it’s a way for drivers to get back some gas money.

Can drivers pick-up and drop off riders anywhere?

Riders may set their willingness to walk (in minutes) within Waze Carpool. If they choose to not walk at all, they will be picked up and dropped off at their exact locations. However, Wazers that are willing to walk are more likely to get matched, since they often require smaller detours from the drivers. It also gives them more flexibility. As a driver matches with multiple riders, the driver will still make only one pickup and one drop off for all riders in the Carpool.

Is this safe?

To participate in Waze Carpool, riders must submit a real name, phone number, and email address. They may also choose to connect their Facebook account.   Drivers can choose only to pick up their coworkers/previous ride matches, or use the verification for greater reassurance that the rider is who they say they are. They may also message in-app prior to the ride. Drivers also have a 5-star rating system from previous riders.   As either a rider or driver, you also always have the power to decline a match.

Will I be able to see who’s joining me on the ride? And their rating?

Yes, once a new rider joins, drivers get an update via push notification that will direct them to the details, including information on the additional rider: name, profile picture, number of rides taken with Waze Carpool, rating, work email, and (if linked) their Facebook profile.

As a driver, how do I Carpool with more people?

Drivers can define, in Settings, how many seats they’re willing to fill. Waze Carpool will match them with 1 or more riders on their route. All riders that join will share their pickup and drop off spots. Read: no added stops, more Carpool friends.   As a driver, you don’t need to accept additional riders, and you can remove any rider from the carpool within the details screen. Each time there is an update to your upcoming ride, you will be notified of every change in number of riders and reimbursement for the ride.

As a rider, how do I Carpool with more people?

After you’ve requested a ride, riders can also scroll through similar rides, if available, and choose to join a ride from the list. Rides displayed  include all relevant details, including cost and pick up/drop off locations. If an additional rider requests to join your Carpool ride, you’ll receive a push notification with details on the additional rider(s). You can also find details on all Carpoolers in your ride in the ride details screen.   Why should I Carpool with more people?

There are many benefits to a Carpool party. More empty seats are put to work, everyone gets to take advantage of 3+ HOV lanes, and there are even fewer cars on the road. 

What happens if someone drops out of my Carpool with multiple people?

The rider(s) and driver still participating in the Carpool will receive a push notification about the change.

Can I reconnect with a Waze Carpool rider/driver I’ve had a good experience with?

Yes! The Waze Carpool app allows you to request a ride from a specific driver, and only they will get the notification. Drivers and riders can also message in-app before, during, and after the ride.

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Your Waze Carpool Questions, Answered: Part 1

Wazers of California, we’ve heard you and we know you have some questions for us about the newly-expanded Waze Carpool. Well, we’ve got answers for you, so buckle up!  

Where is Waze Carpool available?

You can ride or drive using Waze Carpool throughout the state of California and all of Israel.

What is the Waze Carpool app?

The free Waze Carpool app is separate from the Waze app and made specially for the Wazers that prefer riding shotgun to driving. (Yeah, it’s a different app—long story.) Tell it where you live, where you work, and when you go from one to the other, and boom. That’s pretty much it.

How is Waze Carpool different from Waze?

Waze Carpool allows our community to join together to outsmart traffic, matching drivers and riders who are going the same way to work or back home, and helps them share the costs. And the good news is you can be a driver OR a rider depending on your mood. So sleepy Wazers, meet speedy Wazers, and get carpooling!

How do I request using Waze Carpool?

If you’re ready to ride shotgun, open the Waze Carpool app, make sure your home and work addresses are set, and request a ride for the day and time you would like. We recommend requesting a ride via Waze Carpool a day or two ahead of time, as commuters are connected by routine and similar existing routes.

How often can I pick up riders?

To make a positive impact on rush hour traffic, drivers are only permitted to pick up riders via Waze Carpool twice a day.

How often can I use Waze Carpool a day?

Riders are welcome to use Waze Carpool as much as they’d like! There are no daily limits on the Waze Carpool app.

Where can I get started?

If you’re ready to join the Carpool revolution and want to go for a ride, download the free Waze Carpool app in the iOS or Android app stores. If you’re looking for even more information, check out the Carpool site.