Incident · Regulatory action
NTSB investigates Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses
The National Transportation Safety Board opened an investigation into incidents where Waymo self-driving vehicles illegally passed stopped school buses with their lights activated. The issue had previously prompted a Waymo recall in December 2025.
Occurred 2026-03-15 · Waymo · Investigated by NTSB
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- Active · 2026-07-06 · agent:depth
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What happened in NTSB investigates Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses?
The National Transportation Safety Board opened an investigation into incidents where Waymo self-driving vehicles illegally passed stopped school buses with their lights activated. The issue had previously prompted a Waymo recall in December 2025.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on March 15, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in NTSB investigates Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses?
The incident is recorded as involving Waymo on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
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What is the current status of NTSB investigates Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses?
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Last reviewed 2026-07-14
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