Waze now displays AMBER alerts in-app, crowdsourcing drivers in the search for missing kids
Mar03
To contribute to the search for missing children, Waze today announced that it will integrate AMBER alerts into the app. The alerts will appear with the name and photo of the missing child, along with information about where he or she was last seen. Users can click on the notification to learn more about the case. Its partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children means Waze will scan AMBER alerts every 10 minutes and display the notification in relevant geographical locations. Unlike SMS-based AMBER alert notifications, Waze will only display the alerts if the vehicle is stopped for more than 10…
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