Have you ever wished that Saint Lucia had a traffic monitoring system? A system that could notify you of traffic conditions island-wide, so that you could use an
alternative route to reach your destination when traffic is heavy or there has been an accident on your route. Well, wish no more, the WAZE app is here.
What is WAZE, you may ask?
WAZE is the largest community-based navigation and traffic app. It is controlled and updated by drivers like you who voluntarily work together to beat the traffic. App users can notify each other when and where there’s a traffic jam, its intensity, and whether there are accidents or other hazards on the road.
WAZE gathers real-time information from its users and uses Google Maps technology. Users can report various incidents on the route they are travelling to assist other users who may be planning to use the same route.
Just imagine if you live in Gros Islet and you travel to Castries every day for work. You can use the WAZE app to check the traffic conditions before you leave your home in the morning. And if you are approaching a traffic pile-up, you can check WAZE to see where the obstructions are.
If you suddenly get stuck in traffic you can notify others who are travelling along the same road to take an alternative route. Users can also upload photos and descriptions of the traffic conditions to be more helpful to other users. This gives them a more comprehensive notification.
The app can also be used as a navigation system which gives turn-by-turn directions. It is rated as one of the best navigation tools on the market. However, due to Saint Lucia’s nonexistent post/zip code system, and poor Google mapping, it will not work to its full capacity. Nonetheless, with the use of the app, our local traffic system can be monitored and dealt with more effectively.
As with many popular apps, you can connect to Facebook to see which of your friends are on WAZE and communicate with them directly for updates if you notice they are on your route or intend to travel along the same one you are using. All in all, WAZE makes it easy for you to beat and outsmart the traffic. Try WAZE today. It’s available for Android, iOS and Windows mobile operating systems. We would like to hear your thoughts. Please share your experience in the comment box below.
