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Waymo's software update failed to stop its robotaxis from passing school buses

Almost a year after Waymo updated its self-driving software to handle school buses, the fix still isn't working. Robotaxis continue to roll past stopped buses, a failure that undermines the trust autonomous vehicles need to earn. This isn't just a technical hiccup, it's a reminder that safety-critical systems demand more than iterative patches. For a deeper look at the competitive landscape, our piece on Uber moving beyond ride-hailing offers useful context.