And here we go again... google vs Waze discussion below.

Personally I use Waze, but any app you use you need to keep your eyes on it. It's a great support tool but I don't rely 100% on it.

 

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I have always used Google maps but since its last major update (about 2 months ago), it's been quite cranky and asking to do illegal u-turns on the busy roads or turning right into the 'No Right Turn' street, etc.. It was never like this before.

 

Google seems to have improved recently, but yeah, I still see it asking for crazy things sometimes. Heading from Surry Hills to Opera House and it insisted that I had to go over the bridge and back? I ignored it, and just went my own way

 

Google Maps is full of irrational instructions, but what I like about it is that its maps are good and clear, which when I'm driving at speed is invaluable.

 

My first preference is for Tom Tom, now Tom Tom Go. Best routing, has traffic, warnings for cameras and does speed limit warning. But not available from Uber app.
Second preference is Google Maps. Best routing, has traffic and will reroute if it finds slow traffic ahead. Agree with Scotsman and WollyDriver about recent problems with GM, but it's been improving. If you keep your eye on the map, GM will show you alternative routings. Tap the alternate route, or just make the turn, and GM will use that alternative route.
Next is Uber app navigation. Reasonable routing, and no need to swap back and forth when starting / ending a fare.
Waze comes last. Sometimes crazy routing, relies on reports from drivers and editing by amateur editors. I was an editor for a while and was astounded at some of the crazy edits I saw some experienced editors doing. Lots of drivers report non-existant roadworks, traffic jams, police cars, etc. to earn points. I did read a few months ago that drivers who use Waze tend to have lower ratings. Others suggest that passenger like Waze. My wife laughs at the crazy routings every time I use Waze. I use it just to annoy her.

I use the Uber navigation to get to the pickup. If the fare is short and local, I usually use the Uber nav. If the fare is longer and there would be a few different routes, I'll use GM.

I've asked Uber to include Tom Tom Go as a navigation option, but as they're competitors I doubt we'll ever see it.

 

I've asked Uber to include Tom Tom Go as a navigation option, but as they're competitors I doubt we'll ever see it.

Uber is actually tom tom's life line

 

I've just used the Uber navigation since I started, adding to that years of taxi experience and a lifetime living in sydney.
But of late the Uber Nav seems to have gone a bit pearshaped...

But at least the pax are seeing the same Nav in their app ...

 

I saw the news last year that Uber partnered with TomTom but we are yet to see the integration.

http://fortune.com/2015/11/12/uber-tomtom-partnership/

 

 

I swear by Waze being the best app especially taking into account traffic conditions, especially if you have a reasonable idea of your way around the CBD and don't rely on it too much for tunnel exits/lane changes etc. Google maps really isn't far behind.

Personally I use the Uber App. I used to use Waze, but with all the new passengers I didn't want to give pax any reason to second guess my route/navigation/etc. Also means one less app to be running on my old iPhone.

 

Waze is the best.

 

HERE WeGo has worked well for me

 

I just use the uber app now.

Used to use Google Maps but it took me the long way, on weird ways.

Uber app has been fine for the last few months and noticed its more accurate with times. Tried waze not interested in cartoon rubbish.

 

I like the Uber app!
It's the only app that sends me from SURRY Hills to Pyrmont via the Harbour bridge then around the back of Lane Cove and over the Gladesville bridge then over Anzac bridge and straight into Pyrmont.

 

I use the SydWay. It's called greater Sydney 2016 edition

 

I ask the taxi driver for directions

 

I use google maps too but lately been giving some weird crap directions....

Like Surry hills to opera house via harbour bridge, wtf...

So I don't rely on gps all the time, also some traffic congestion can be lagging...
I also have a TOM TOM gps as a backup which saved me a few times, when GM couldn't locate a street for me...

 

Ive been getting weird directions on goigle maps too. Left turns that should be right etc. Im really trying to like waze but that seems to throw even more errors.

My phone was recently dropped though so maybe the GPS reception is affected

Waze has some nice tools. I like the speed limit warning amd the fact I can change natrator voices

 

I have shifted to Waze.

 

How does everyone deal with their GPS or smartphone heating up on hot days to the point of forcing it in "emergency mode"? - especially when you need device attached in front of you for duration of the shift.

 

Your only option is to mount it to an air vent rather than your window. Absolutely essential when using an iphone not so much with an android which will simply stop charging rather than switch off like the iphone does.

 

I have my iPhone mounted from the windscreen to the right of the wheel (easy for right-handed operation), and above the vent so it's kept cool.

 

mounted ... to the right of the wheel

This limit your sight, your focus is on the right side of the car.

Leaving centralised, your focus will be spread across all directions (left, centre and right).

Besides that, if centralised your passengers can easily follow and comment on the route proposed by the GPS.

 

The biggest WTF I've had from Google Maps of late is it telling me to keep right while in the CCT going east bound in order to get to the ED. Because I just love sitting in traffic on New South Head Rd trying to turn back around, and then dealing with the long queue turning from William St onto the ED...

 

Google maps has indeed lost the plot in the past few months.

 

Waze, never again. Crashed 3 times in one day. Not fun with a pax in the car & the "can't reach mapping servers" error comes up. And doesn't fix itself.

GM's main problem, maybe the others too, are false locations where say the harbour tunnel is directly underneath William Street (same GPS ref.) It doesn't which you're on. Same at parts of Lane Cove with the LCT, and the western distributor which has Darling Drive underneath, and some Anzac Bridge ramps overhead.

 

I'm a right side holder as well. I have an air vent holder as well, but the phone is too far away...

Right side, I can accept pings with ease...

 

Waze has saved my ass on numerous occasions. Love it.

 

I normally use uber app which is more benefit for driver .this stupid app takes me no through road ,end road etc etc which i like during surge trips .customers always looking in your phone nav make sure we going right way .if i stuck at these end roads i tell pax its uber nav fault .
I had Melbourne cbd 1km 2.6 x trip & uber navigate me 2.5 km to finish trip .My profit lol .

 

You got the profit, good on you! but did you notice the drop in your rating after that?

Normally when a user is going just 1km away, they know exactly where they are going.