Hi! I see that your calculated route for car and bike in MAPS.ME is coming out the same. To help you better, could you tell me if you’ve specifically selected different transport modes inside the app, like switching from car to bicycle? Also, are you using the latest MAPS.ME version?

Usually, MAPS.ME uses OpenStreetMap data and should provide different routing options based on the transport mode selected since bike routes often avoid highways or prefer bike paths while car routes stick to drivable roads. But sometimes, if the map data in your area doesn’t differentiate the paths clearly, or if the app is not set properly, the routes might end up the same.

Here’s what you can do step-by-step:

1. Check transport mode: When you create a route, after setting your start and end points, make sure you select the transport mode explicitly (car or bicycle). It should be visible in the routing options.

2. Update the app: Make sure you have the latest MAPS.ME version installed. Updates can improve routing logic and add support for bike paths.

3. Clear cache/data: Sometimes app data may get stale or corrupted. Try clearing the cache or reinstalling the app to refresh routing data.

4. Check map data availability: If possible, compare the routes with another app focusing on bike navigation to see if there are bike-only paths in your area.

5. In-app settings: Explore the app’s settings for any route preferences that might override transport mode differences.

If after these steps the route still comes out the same for car and bike, it might be due to the underlying OpenStreetMap data in your region or a limitation in MAPS.ME’s routing algorithms.

Would you like me to walk you through changing the route mode or updating your app? Also, please let me know your current MAPS.ME version, and if you’re seeing this issue on specific routes or everywhere.

Looking forward to your details!

My current MAPS.ME version is v16.8.71842, the problem occurred after updating to this version.

Thanks for sharing your MAPS.ME version (v16.8.71842) and letting me know the issue started after updating. That helps narrow things down.

This version reportedly includes some bug fixes, but sometimes new versions can introduce new routing quirks. Since your issue is that car and bike routes are identical, and it began right after the update, here’s what I suggest:

1. Restart the app and device: A simple restart can clear out any temporary glitches after an update.

2. Clear MAPS.ME cache/data: On Windows, you can clear app data by going to Settings > Apps > MAPS.ME > Storage and then clearing cache and data. This will reset saved data and might resolve stale routing info.

3. Reinstall the app: Uninstall MAPS.ME from your PC, then download the latest fresh installer from the official source or trusted APK repositories if needed and reinstall it. This can fix corrupted files.

4. Check routing settings in app: Sometimes update resets or changes default routing preferences. After reinstalling, double-check you select “car” or “bike” explicitly when planning routes.

5. Feedback to developers: If the problem persists, consider reporting this on MAPS.ME’s GitHub issues page where others have reported routing problems with recent versions1.

If you like, I can guide you step-by-step through clearing cache or reinstalling on your Windows 10 system. Would that help? Also, are you using MAPS.ME from the Microsoft Store or a separate installer?

Let me know how you want to proceed!

I use maps.me for android

Thanks for the clarification that you’re using MAPS.ME on Android. That helps a lot! Since the issue of car and bike routes being the same appeared after the update to v16.8.71842 on your Android device, let's focus on some Android-specific steps to try and resolve this:

1. Restart your Android device: This ensures any temporary glitches after the update get cleared.

2. Clear MAPS.ME cache:
- Go to Settings on your Android phone.
- Tap Apps (or Apps & notifications), then find and select MAPS.ME from the list.
- Tap Storage & cache.
- Tap Clear cache (not clear data yet, to keep your preferences).

After clearing cache, try planning routes again selecting car and bike modes.

3. Check transport mode selection:
When you input your route, make sure you explicitly select “car” or “bike” mode on the routing screen—sometimes the app defaults or doesn't switch automatically.

4. Update or Reinstall the app:
If clearing cache doesn’t help, either update if there’s a newer version or uninstall and reinstall MAPS.ME from the Google Play Store to ensure a clean install.

5. Test routes in different locations:
Try planning routes in a few different places to see if the issue is consistent everywhere or specific to some regions. Sometimes map data can affect bike routing.

6. Report the issue:
Since this started after the recent update, if the above doesn't help, consider reporting it via MAPS.ME’s support email ([email protected]) or their GitHub issues page to help developers address any bugs.

If you’d like, I can guide you in detail through clearing cache or reinstalling MAPS.ME on your Android device. Just let me know!

Here’s a quick tutorial on how to use MAPS.ME for Android in case it helps you with more routing features: How to use Maps.me like a pro 1.

Are you comfortable trying these steps? Let me know how it goes!