Maybe a state-lecel investment is what it will take to get a true alternative off the ground. I finally mostly left Google maps this year as part of de-googlimg my life but live traffic is essential for many and will be a tough wall to climb without critical mass. Maps took years to improve their navigation and it's good because so many use it.

Genocide is a damn good reason for someone to get nav moving in a non-fascist, non-profit direction.