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NHTSA Probes Waymo's School Bus Violations in Texas

12/5/2025

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  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requested information from Waymo about 19 Texas incidents where self-driving vehicles passed stopped school buses.
  • The inquiry follows an October Georgia incident in which a Waymo vehicle failed to stop for a school bus.
  • The Austin Independent School District reported five November violations despite Waymo's software updates.
  • NHTSA set a January 20 deadline for Waymo to respond to questions about these incidents and fixes.