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Most reported Waymo school bus violations came after a software fix, triggering a new probe
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Fusion42 · 13 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Waymo's software fix after robotaxis reportedly continued to pass stopped school buses, with most violations occurring after a late-2025 software update. The inquiry focuses on whether the update resolved safety issues around school bus stops, amid separate probes into related incidents.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Autonomous Vehicles.
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Waymo's software update failed to fully fix robotaxi safety near school buses, putting you in a tight spot for compliance renewal. Start preparing now to adjust your safety features and dialogue with regulators before scrutiny tightens further.
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