Carnival: Waze announces partnership with cities and the voice of Ivete Sangalo

Waze today (14) announced several innovations for Carnaval 2023, such as Partnering with cities that host Brazil’s biggest street parties, helps users in the entertainment period. Another highlight is singer Ivete Sangalo as the app’s new voice.

For this year, the platform has signed a partnership with the municipalities of São Paulo (SP), Rio de Janeiro (RJ) and Salvador (BA) through the Waze for Cities program. In the capitals of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Volunteer map editors will be at local transit headquarters to bring changes to practice in real-time and more agile.

in this way map service will mark street closures and diversions in block and electric triple exit areas determined by the authorities. The measure promises to make life easier for residents looking to escape the festivities.

Those who live in one of the three capitals and don’t want to miss any of the parties scheduled will have access. The best Waze routes to get to where the entertainers congregatetaking advantage of the best moment to get out of the house.

Voice of Ivete Sangalo and custom icons

In addition to partnership with capital cities, Ivete Sangalo to be the voice of Waze at Carnivalhelps drivers find the best ways to reach their entertainment. “I order my electric trio to sing and now everyone can drive with me wherever they are,” the singer and presenter celebrated.

Another innovation is the possibility of using an electric trio as the official car on the platform during Carnival days, which also changes the mood. There will be three exclusive icons – Harley Quinn, Columbine and Pierrot – and the experience will be available until March 12.

Tap “My Waze” and “Dirija com a Ivete” to change the sound of the Maps app or follow the path Settings > Sound & Sound > Sound Wave. Car replacement is possible Settings > Map View > Vehicle Iconhappens in profile by pressing username and “Mood” option while changing mood.