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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.

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

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

Status history

Active · 2026-07-06 · agent:depth

Common questions

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.
Has anyone responded to NTSB investigates Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses?: No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of NTSB investigates Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses?: This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.

Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-06

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Last reviewed 2026-07-06

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