Apple maps seems to default to driving directions

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Apple maps seems to default to driving directions

Apple maps always seems to default to driving directions even though I never use a car and set walking or public transport as preferred type of travel, it is but button to press and select walking or public transport but this gets very annoying and ruins the user experience. What purpose is served by offering to select a preference in settings when it always defaults to the same? And I refuse to use the competition mainly for privacy concerns… but getting very frustrated with this user experience.

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iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 23, 2022 12:07 AM

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Lager1

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Nov 24, 2022 1:50 PM in response to HHBel

Hi HHBel,

Just to confirm, you are using these steps in, Use Siri, Maps, and the Maps widget to get directions on iPhone – Apple Support, to set Walking as the default?

"Maps defaults to your preferred way to travel when providing directions. To change your preference, do the following:

Tap your picture or initials at the top right of the search card, then tap Preferences.
If neither your picture nor initials appears, tap Cancel next to the search field, or tap the search field, then tap Cancel.
Tap Driving, Walking, Transit, or Cycling."

If so, we recommend restarting your device and keeping it updated as those steps assure you have cleared out any minor software issues and are running the most current version.

Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

If you still have questions, reach out to Apple Support directly, as this may require closer guidance: : Get Support

Cheers!

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