Today, Garmin and Waze have announced that they are teaming up to boost driver awareness of cyclists. Rolling out now globally on Android and iOS, Waze is getting real-time cyclist alerts.
Drivers will see a real-time moving cyclist icon in Waze, and it’s intended to be a “helpful reminder to slow down, stay aware, and share the road thoughtfully”, the official press release says.
In order to show up in Waze, the cyclist needs to turn on Garmin LiveTrack on their Garmin Edge bike computer or Garmin smartwatch.
The feature is opt-in for cyclists, and it’s built with privacy in mind – drivers will only ever see a temporary alert that a cyclist is nearby,
