Waymo Self-Driving Cars Cause Concerns Over Safety in School Zones

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Waymo, a leading self-driving startup, after at least 19 incidents were reported where its robotaxis failed to fully stop for school buses during loading and unloading, posing an illegal violation across all 50 states. The incident highlights concerns over the company’s safety protocols in one of the most critical environments – school zones.