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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 Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA · Waymo · Sacramento, California, USA · Robotaxis · Investigated by NTSB

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  1. https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/waymo-recall-over-3800-robotaxis-over-risk-entering-closed-construction-zones-2026-06-18/

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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.
What robot was involved in NTSB investigates Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-14

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