US opens probe into 2,895 Waymo vehicles over school bus safety violations
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a recall query into 2,895 Waymo vehicles to assess whether a software update adequately addressed violations involving school buses. Most reported incidents occurred after Waymo said it had completed the remedy in November 2025.
1. Recall query opened
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was reviewing whether a software update implemented under a December 2025 recall adequately addressed a defect that could cause Waymo vehicles to pass school buses displaying flashing red lights or extended stop arms after initially slowing or stopping.
2. Post-remedy incidents
The regulator said most incidents occurred after November 2025, when Waymo said it had completed the software remedy for all affected vehicles. The query will assess the remedy and determine the causes of the post-remedy incidents. Separately, NHTSA opened a probe in January after a Waymo vehicle struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California.
