Waymo Defends Its Safety Record as Schools Push Back

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Waymo says safety is its top priority, citing a 5x reduction in injury crashes and 12x fewer pedestrian-related injuries compared to human drivers.
But the Austin School District isn’t convinced—and wants operations restricted until Waymo can guarantee its robotaxis will obey school bus laws.
As regulators press for answers, the tension highlights a larger question: how quickly can autonomous systems adapt to high-stakes, real-world edge cases?

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Community concerns rise when autonomous vehicles operate near children.

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Waymo highlights data, but public trust remains key.