Waymo cars ignored stopped school buses in Atlanta. What happens now?
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- Waymo's autonomous vehicles have ignored stopped school buses in Atlanta multiple times since May, with the latest incident reported on Nov. 11.
- No injuries have been reported, but the behavior poses a danger to children boarding or exiting buses.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Waymo's incidents.
- Waymo has issued a software update to address the issue, but concerns remain about the technology's reliability.
- Georgia law is unclear on whether autonomous vehicles must stop for school buses, complicating enforcement.
- Waymo has faced previous recalls and investigations, including issues with detecting moving objects and collisions.
- Atlanta Public Schools and local officials are calling for stricter regulations and accountability for autonomous vehicles.