NHTSA Opens Investigation into Waymo After Robotaxis Continue Illegally Passing School Buses
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a 'recall query' to investigate whether Waymo's recent software updates effectively addressed safety defects. Despite a previous recall and software deployment intended to prevent autonomous vehicles from illegally passing stopped school buses, federal regulators report that the majority of reported incidents have occurred after the fix was implemented. The investigation follows documented instances in Atlanta and Austin where Waymo robotaxis maneuvered around buses with extended stop signs and flashing red lights. These safety failures pose significant regulatory risks for Waymo as the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) assesses the adequacy of the company's previous remedy.
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