Google Maps also has an unfortunate tendency to go route-flapping, telling me that first one route, then another, is better. Often these routes diverge quite some distance away, and the "best" route switches back and forth a lot. I am also assumed to opt in to each route change unless I click "No thanks" — even if I was previously offered the route and chose another one. I am not going to click No Thanks, because I'm riding a motorcycle, thanks; therefore I use Apple Maps.
I absolutely despise that auto route change feature. Whether (but especially) on a motorcycle or in a car. It’s dangerous and it fills me with rage.
Also, that software is so non-configurable these days: Is an “Automatically accept better routes” checkbox that esoteric?! I’d say I want to find the product developer responsible but it seems like it’s most of them these days. It’s like not being able to turn off auto-playing previews in streaming apps.
That auto-opt in for alternate route is the worst feature ever.
I've had cases where I was on a highway far away from any exits and there was a jam caused by an accident, and google maps started flip flopping between 2 different "optimal" routes that required me to first take one exit that's ahead of me, and then another exit that was far behind me. Presumably google was seeing the traffic jam and determined that my current route is no longer optimal, and wanted me to do a U Turn on a highway where there are no exits.
Apple Maps will suggest alternate routes with an automatic opt-in if you don't respond, but, in my experience, it's much more conservative about making those suggestions.
