Waze Allegedly Frequently Routed Drivers through the Town of Los Gatos, Blocking Its Single Wildfire Escape Route

September 6, 2019

Residents of Los Gatos accused the Waze app of increasing wildfire hazard risk by routing weekend beach-going drivers through their neighborhoods, potentially obstructing their single escape route during emergencies such as medical emergencies or wildfires.

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Alleged deployer: waze
Alleged developer: waze
Alleged harmed parties: los-gatos-residents

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