Federal regulators are investigating Waymo for reports of their self-driving cars passing stopped school buses in Austin, Texas, prompting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to assess the vehicles’ compliance with traffic laws. Waymo acknowledged a software issue contributing to the incidents and implemented updates, but the Austin Independent School District remains concerned about road safety, requesting the company to suspend operations during school bus loading and unloading times. This follows a previous NHTSA probe in Atlanta, where Waymo vehicles also passed stopped school buses. Waymo, owned by Alphabet, touts its safety record but faces scrutiny over these incidents.
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