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My dad uses Google Maps, and he mentioned that it seems to be getting worse. Like, giving him directions that are obviously worse than alternatives. Has anyone else here experienced this?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Just go osm.org and help spread the word

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago

Alternatively, download Organic Maps and contribute to OpenStreeMaps and help make the best alternative even better.

From their page:

  • Detailed offline maps with places that don't exist on other maps, thanks to OpenStreetMap
  • Cycling routes, hiking trails, and walking paths
  • Contour lines, elevation profiles, peaks, and slopes
  • Turn-by-turn walking, cycling, and car navigation with voice guidance and Android Auto
  • Fast offline search on the map
  • Export/import bookmarks in KML/KMZ, import GPX
  • Dark Mode to protect your eyes
  • Countries and regions don't take a lot of space
  • Free and open-source