Waze Adds Gemini-Powered Voice Reporting and Dedicated Motorcycle Mode

Overview

• Waze announced on Monday, July 13, 2026, that Waze Map Mate and Modo Moto are now publicly available in Brazil, with Modo Moto also rolling out in Argentina, Colombia, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru and the Philippines.
• Map Mate lets drivers and riders report incidents by speaking naturally into the app; Gemini interprets the report and generates suggested map edits that a team of human map editors reviews before changes go live.
• Modo Moto calculates motorcycle‑specific routes, factors in narrow streets and access rules, and issues safety alerts for hazards such as potholes, raised crosswalks, the end of shoulders and slippery sections.
• The app adds a reorganized voice menu with four settings — Normal, Menos falante (less talk), Only Alerts and Off — plus Bluetooth helmet support and a prominent Modo Moto button for hands‑free use.
• Waze says route suggestions are personalized from a user’s travel history and local traffic patterns but can be disabled, and the company highlights the Latin American rollout to address high motorcycle use and improve on‑the‑road safety.