Waze has actually been discussed in various OSM places for quite a while
now.
Basically, OSM treats Waze the same way it treats Google Map Maker. The map
created by Waze users is Waze's alone and becomes their proprietary
property.
Here's Waze's FAQ on why they didn't use OSM data:
http://www.waze.com/faq/#17
Waze has the technology to create dynamic maps from consumer driving
relatively quickly. This is how we created the map in Israel, but when we
planned on making our app available on the US market, we decided to use an
existing map as a base, rather than start the map building from scratch, and
considered various map providers including OSM and TIGER.
We are committed to keeping waze free for our end users who help build the
system, yet we're a commercial company who's looking to generate revenue
down the line. When looking at the OSM licensing terms, we felt that they
might limit us from certain business models in the future, and, therefore,
we decided to use TIGER maps. This may change in the future, however, and we
are open to potential cooperation with OSM, and other, similar, services.
[OSM] might limit us from certain business models in the future -- In
other words, they want to own the data and monetize it.
On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 12:50 PM, Carlos Tirona carlos.tir...@gmail.comwrote:
Just wanted to share this with the group. Another tool for mapping.
Waze is a social mobile application providing free turn-by-turn navigation
based on the live conditions of the road.
100% powered by users, the more you drive, the better it gets. Join the
community of drivers in your area today!
http://world.waze.com/guided_tour/
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