New App Launches on Android Auto and CarPlay With Waze-Inspired Features

A new traffic app has arrived on Android Auto and CarPlay, bringing features similar to Waze to help drivers navigate Kansas roads more efficiently.

KanDrive: Your Real-Time Traffic Companion

If you're a driver in Kansas, you may already be familiar with KanDrive, the official traffic app from the Kansas Department of Transportation. Like Waze, KanDrive provides real-time traffic updates, road conditions, and incident reports to help drivers make informed decisions before and during their journeys. The Kansas DOT also offers a web-based interface for checking live traffic conditions, viewing road cameras, and staying updated on construction and closures.

Now, with its latest update, KanDrive is available on Android Auto and CarPlay, allowing drivers to access critical traffic information without needing to unlock their phones.

Key Features of KanDrive on CarPlay and Android Auto

KanDrive is not designed for turn-by-turn navigation like Waze or Google Maps. Instead, it helps you plan your route smarter by notifying you of traffic issues, road closures, weather conditions, and construction zones.

Here’s what you can do with KanDrive:
✅ Get audio alerts about upcoming traffic events and rest areas.
✅ Check real-time road conditions and traffic speeds.
✅ Report road hazards via voice recording while driving.
✅ Submit detailed reports when parked, including browsing pre-defined issues.

User-Generated Traffic Reports

Unlike previous versions that relied solely on official data, the new KanDrive app lets users report traffic concerns directly from their vehicles.

• While driving: Use voice commands to describe hazards, which are then reviewed by the Kansas DOT.
• While parked: Either record a voice report or select an issue from a pre-set list.

This feature, similar to Waze’s crowd-sourced reports, allows drivers to actively contribute to real-time traffic data, making roads safer and more predictable.

How It Compares to Waze and Google Maps

🚗 Waze remains the go-to app for community-driven reports, covering everything from police traps to potholes.
📍 Google Maps has also improved with incident reporting, allowing drivers to pin road hazards, much like Waze.
🛣 KanDrive is state-specific, catering only to Kansas drivers, offering verified government-sourced data with an added layer of user input.

How to Get KanDrive on Android Auto and CarPlay

To start using KanDrive in your car:
1️⃣ Update the app to the latest version on your mobile device.
2️⃣ Connect your phone to Android Auto or CarPlay.
3️⃣ Find the KanDrive icon in your app launcher and tap to start.

While KanDrive may not replace Waze or Google Maps for navigation, it’s an excellent supplementary tool for Kansas drivers who want accurate, real-time road updates directly from the state’s official sources.

🚦 Stay ahead of traffic with KanDrive – now on Android Auto and CarPlay! 🚘