Waymo Still Has A Problem Stopping For School Buses - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights an ongoing safety concern with Waymo's autonomous robotaxis failing to consistently stop for stopped school buses, a critical safety requirement. Despite Waymo rolling out an update in December aimed at addressing this issue, incidents continued into January, prompting an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. The problem gained attention last year in Texas, where Waymo was recorded not stopping for school buses 19 times. Additionally, there was a reported case involving a Waymo vehicle passing an international school bus without proper safety indicators, further underscoring the need for improvement in this area. The article also draws a parallel with Tesla's Full Self Driving (FSD) system, noting that it has historically failed to respond appropriately to school zones, such as not slowing down when yellow flashing lights indicate reduced speed limits. The author expresses surprise that both companies, given their technological capabilities and the importance of child safety, have struggled to fully address these relatively straightforward safety challenges. The piece suggests that ensuring autonomous