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Teenager launches 'Waze for elevators' website in Île-de-France

From Libération · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 19-year-old has launched a website to track public elevators in the Île-de-France region.
  • The site, dubbed the "Waze of elevators," aims to inform users about operational status and potential issues.
  • It helps people avoid inconvenient breakdowns and plan their journeys more effectively.

A new online tool aims to simplify navigating the public elevator system in the Île-de-France region, helping users avoid unexpected breakdowns. Created by 19-year-old Sébastian Dominguez, the website functions similarly to popular navigation apps, providing real-time information on elevator status.

Launched in June, the "Waze des ascenseurs" (Waze of elevators) allows users to report and view the operational status of public elevators across the region. This crowdsourced information helps identify elevators that are out of service or experiencing technical difficulties.

The initiative seeks to provide a practical solution for individuals who rely on elevators for mobility or convenience. By offering a centralized platform for reporting and checking elevator functionality, Dominguez's website aims to prevent the frustration and disruption caused by unexpected closures, making public spaces more accessible.

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Originally published by Libération in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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