Waze

Tel Aviv, Israel

Waze is a GPS navigation software that provides real-time driving directions and traffic updates powered by crowd-sourced data. The app helps drivers avoid traffic, hazards, and delays by leveraging information shared by its user community.

CCI Score

26.56

-0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Waze Co-founder Criticizes Government's Anti-Democratic Reforms

Waze co-founder and former CEO Noam Bardin warned that Israeli judicial reforms and internal political rifts are undermining democracy and endangering the nation’s status as a global tech hub. His remarks highlight concerns over authoritarian tendencies in government actions that threaten both democratic institutions and the local innovation ecosystem.

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Waze is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

MAR

25

2025

Waze Co-founder Criticizes Government's Anti-Democratic Reforms
69.53

Waze co-founder and former CEO Noam Bardin warned that Israeli judicial reforms and internal political rifts are undermining democracy and endangering the nation’s status as a global tech hub. His remarks highlight concerns over authoritarian tendencies in government actions that threaten both democratic institutions and the local innovation ecosystem.
+70

Executive Political Engagement

March 28

The event features a high-profile former executive of Waze publicly condemning government reforms that could erode democratic norms. This strong stance against potential authoritarian measures signals a commitment to upholding democratic values, aligning with anti-fascist principles by resisting policies that may centralize power and undermine civil liberties.

Waze co-founder says government endangering Israel's future as a tech hub
MAR

01

2025

Waze Maps Become Battleground in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
-14.80

Users of Waze have been editing the map’s depiction of the contentious fence between Israel and the West Bank, alternating between 'Security Fence' and 'Separation Wall.' A Waze spokesperson stated that the company remains politically neutral and that map data is solely user-generated, leaving the platform susceptible to politicized reinterpretation.
-15

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

By maintaining a policy of political neutrality despite its platform being used as a battleground for ideological disputes over geographic nomenclature, Waze inadvertently enables partisan manipulation of critical mapping information. This lack of proactive measures to address the political misuse of its technology results in a negative impact under the Public and Political Behavior category.

Waze traffic app becomes Israeli-Palestinian battleground
FEB

28

2020

Waze Enables Non-Partisan Voter Mobilization Ads
47.84

Waze allowed a political group, Equality California, to run ads that reroute drivers to polling places in Palm Springs, promoting voter turnout among marginalized communities during a local election. The platform firmly enforces a policy against partisan micro-targeting, accepting only non-partisan, vote-get-out-the-vote messages.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

Waze’s decision to allow non-partisan voter mobilization ads, as demonstrated through its handling of Equality California’s campaign in Palm Springs, supports democratic participation and facilitates voter engagement among marginalized communities. By enforcing a ban on partisan micro-targeting and only permitting ads that encourage voting without political bias, the company demonstrates positive public and political behavior that counters authoritarian practices.

Political ads on Waze offer drivers rerouting to polling places
FEB

28

2020

Waze Facilitates Voter Mobilization via Navigation Ads
39.14

Waze enabled a progressive voter mobilization effort by allowing political ads that reroute drivers to nearby polling places. The ads, deployed by Equality California to boost turnout among LGBTQ+ voters and allies, are non-partisan and leverage the platform's strict policy against micro-targeted political advertising.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

Waze’s facilitation of a voter mobilization campaign through its navigation app reflects a positive step in promoting democratic participation. The initiative, aimed at engaging marginalized communities and boosting voter turnout without resorting to partisan micro-targeting, aligns with a progressive, anti-authoritarian civic engagement.

Political ads on Waze offer drivers rerouting to polling places - Yahoo
+60

Technology and Services Impact

March 28

By leveraging its navigation technology to support non-partisan get-out-the-vote ads, Waze demonstrates the positive use of technology for civic mobilization. The platform not only reinforces its policy against partisan micro-targeting but also contributes to broader democratic engagement, thereby countering authoritarian tendencies.

Political ads on Waze offer drivers rerouting to polling places - Yahoo
JUL

30

2019

Implementation of Inclusive Community Code of Conduct
45.13

Waze published its Community Code of Conduct, emphasizing the creation of a diverse, inclusive, and respectful community. The guidelines call for zero tolerance of harassment, bullying, and discrimination in both online and in-person interactions, which supports LGBTQ+ rights, racial inclusivity, and broader anti-discrimination measures.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 28

Waze's release of a detailed Community Code of Conduct demonstrates a progressive commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the protection of human rights. By explicitly prohibiting harassment, bullying, and all forms of discrimination, Waze reinforces a safe and respectful environment for its diverse user base and staff. This proactive measure aligns with anti-fascist values by supporting marginalized communities and promoting equitable treatment.

Waze Community Code of Conduct
OCT

05

2016

Algorithmic Bias in Routing Defaults
-27.47

Waze's default setting directs Jewish Israeli drivers along routes that avoid Palestinian areas, reinforcing a segregationist bias. The app’s design, justified on legal and safety grounds, creates a double standard that stigmatizes Palestinian communities and adversely affects their economic and social mobility.
-60

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

The routings engraved in Waze’s default settings promote a politically charged division by labeling Palestinian areas as dangerous and thereby marginalizing an already vulnerable community. This shapes public perception in a way that reinforces discriminatory practices.

Waze Lets Israelis Avoid Palestinian Areas, but Not the Other Way Around
-70

Technology and Services Impact

March 28

Waze’s algorithmic design embeds discriminatory practices by default, utilizing technical settings that disproportionately label Palestinian areas as dangerous. This technological bias contributes negatively by further enabling segregation through digital navigation services.

Waze Lets Israelis Avoid Palestinian Areas, but Not the Other Way Around