Original toot in Spanish says: “OK, so I need some alternatives to Google Maps, because I just decided seconds ago to stop using it after I got proposed a trip with a completely unnecessary detour which adds two extra minutes just because it pass by a gas station that sponsors this trip.”

  • Aisteru@lemmy.aisteru.ch
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    11 months ago

    I tried OsmAnd, but sometimes when I try to set a course I get a message that the destination is not reachable… And honestly, the pathfinding is not great on those. I hate to like Maps’ algorithm, but I do think it’s way better than the alternatives.

    • elfio@sh.itjust.worksOP
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      11 months ago

      Yeah, I’ve seen this sometimes, which lead me to create a osm account and improve coverage around my zone.

      OSM is a collaborative effort done by volunteers, so it might not be perfect in some places.

    • massacre@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      I’m right there eight you. And finding addresses is useless… I have used magicearth for over a year and it’s solid. Not open source but respectful privacy policy