Waze Adds Real-Time Cyclist Alerts for Drivers
Waze and Garmin are rolling out an opt-in feature that notifies drivers when cyclists using Garmin LiveTrack are nearby.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Cycling
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Waze has launched cycling alerts powered by Garmin LiveTrack, showing cyclists as moving icons and notifying nearby drivers that a rider is close. The feature is opt-in and is rolling out globally on iOS and Android.
Why it matters
The feature is intended to create a safer environment on the road by increasing driver awareness of cyclists. Because only a temporary proximity alert is shown, rider identity and route details stay private.
The alerts rely on Garmin LiveTrack on a Garmin Edge bike computer or Garmin smartwatch, and the source gives no adoption or usage figures. It is not yet known how many cyclists or drivers will use the feature or whether it changes collision rates.
The players
Waze
Waze is a community-driven navigation app owned by Google that relies on real-time user data to map traffic and road conditions.
Garmin
Garmin is a US-based manufacturer of GPS navigation, fitness, and cycling devices, including the Edge bike computers and wearable smartwatches.
The details
Cyclists enable Garmin LiveTrack on a Garmin Edge bike computer or Garmin smartwatch and choose to appear in Waze, where they show as a real-time moving icon. Drivers receive a temporary alert when a cyclist is nearby, while a cyclist's name, identity, or exact route is not shared, and alerts turn off automatically when the ride ends.
Timeline
• Waze and Garmin announced the cycling alerts on November 10, 2026.
Roadmap
The integration extends Garmin LiveTrack, originally built for athletes sharing rides with contacts, into a driver-facing safety alert across a major navigation platform. It reflects a broader push by navigation and device makers to connect cycling data with shared road infrastructure to reduce conflicts between cars and cyclists.
Drivers who use Waze will see a temporary alert when a cycling-enabled rider is nearby, which can help them anticipate riders at intersections and on shared roads. Cyclists who want to appear in the app must enable Garmin LiveTrack on their device and opt in within Waze.
The takeaway
Cyclists who opt in gain a way to make their presence known to nearby drivers without sharing personal details. Drivers who enable the alerts may find it easier to watch for riders on busy routes.
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