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NHTSA Probes Waymo’s School-Bus Fix After Reports of Continued Violations
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 09/11/2026, 18:36:50 UTC
Briefing created: 15/11/2026, 05:36:13 UTC
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Briefings
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a probe into Waymo's school bus fleet following reports of continued software violations. The investigation covers 2,895 vehicles, with regulators stating most incidents occurred after a November 2025 software update. The probe aims to determine if the update resolved prior issues or if violations persist across the fleet.
Key points
- Regulators identified 2,895 vehicles in the Waymo fleet as part of the current investigation.
- Most reported violations occurred after a November 2025 software update was deployed.
Context
The NHTSA is investigating Waymo's school bus fleet for software violations. Most incidents identified occurred after a November 2025 software update, suggesting the update may have introduced new issues or failed to resolve previous ones.
Limitations
The probe covers 2,895 vehicles but does not specify the geographic distribution of these violations. The evidence does not confirm whether the November 2025 update resolved prior issues or if violations persist across the fleet.
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