importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-11-09T15:24:59Z
Waymo Robotaxis Continue Illegal School Bus Passing Despite Software Update, Per Federal Report
Federal regulators allege Waymo robotaxis continued illegally passing stopped school buses despite a software update intended to resolve the issue, prompting a new investigation. Waymo claims safety improvements and no citations since March 2026, while NHTSA assesses the adequacy of the software fix.
The update to Waymo's self-driving system was rolled out nearly a year ago.
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