Waymo Recalls Over 3,000 Taxis After School Bus Safety Concerns
Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has recalled more than 3,000 self-driving taxis following reports of the vehicles passing stopped school buses. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated an investigation after incidents were reported in Atlanta, Georgia, and Austin, Texas. The vehicles, equipped with Waymo's fifth-generation Automated Driving Systems, were found to have software issues that allowed them to pass school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop arms. Waymo has since updated the software, and all affected vehicles were repaired by November 17. The NHTSA has requested further documentation from Waymo and expects a response by January 20, 2026. 
