NTSB Launches Investigation Into Waymo Robotaxis for School Bus Incidents
The NTSB has opened an investigation into Waymo's robotaxis after 19 incidents of illegally passing stopped school buses in Austin, Texas since the school year began.
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The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated a formal investigation into Waymo, following reports of the company's autonomous vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses at least 19 times in Austin, Texas, since the start of the school year. This latest action, announced on January 23, 2026, signifies an escalation in federal scrutiny over the safety of autonomous vehicles in school zones.
