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NTSB opens federal investigation into Waymo over school bus safety violations in Austin and Atlanta
Read Full Story →Waymo, formerly known as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, is an autonomous driving technology company and a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. Founded in 2009 and spun out as a separate company in 2016, Waymo is widely considered the global leader in autonomous vehicle development.
The company operates commercial robotaxi services under the brand "Waymo One" in several major U.S. cities, providing fully autonomous rides without human drivers. Waymo has logged over 20 million autonomous miles on public roads and serves more than 100,000 rides per day.
Despite its technological leadership, Waymo has faced increasing scrutiny over safety incidents, including recent federal investigations into its vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses—a serious violation that puts children at risk.
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National Transportation Safety Board opens federal investigation after 20+ incidents of Waymo vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses with deployed stop arms in Austin, TX and Atlanta, GA.
Read full report →National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opens preliminary evaluation after Waymo vehicle in Atlanta failed to stop for school bus with flashing red lights and deployed stop arm.
Note: These investigations represent the first federal safety probes into Waymo's operations since the company began commercial service. The outcomes could significantly impact autonomous vehicle regulation nationwide.
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