NHTSA Investigates Waymo Robotaxis for Failing to Stop at School Buses
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Waymo's autonomous vehicles following reports that they continue to pass stopped school buses. The probe focuses on whether a software patch implemented by the company last year failed to resolve this safety issue. According to NHTSA data, a majority of these incidents occurred after the November 17, 2025, remedy date intended to fix the behavior. This investigation poses potential regulatory and reputational risks for Waymo as it scales its robotaxi operations.