Austin ISD Demands Waymo Halt Driverless Cars Near School Buses Amid Safety Concerns

Escalating Dispute Between Austin ISD and Waymo

• ⚠️ Austin ISD is in an escalating feud with Waymo, reporting continued violations of driverless robo-taxis passing stopped school buses.
• 🚌 Despite Waymo's claims of fixing the issue through a November software update and December recall, violations persist.

Safety Concerns and Data Sharing

• 📹 Surveillance footage from Monday shows a child nearly crossing the street in front of a Waymo vehicle as it sped by a school bus.
• 📬 Austin ISD officials state they have shared school bus data with Waymo multiple times, yet the violations continue.

Waymo's Response and Expansion Plans

• 💬 Waymo issued a statement highlighting a recent software upgrade, claiming it resulted in 12 times fewer pedestrian-involved crashes compared to human drivers.
• 🚀 Waymo is planning to launch its service in Dallas this year, with updates to follow regarding the start date.