Federal Regulator Probes Waymo Over Self-Driving Car Incidents

Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 13:58

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has initiated an investigation into Waymo, a self-driving car unit of Alphabet, following reports of multiple incidents involving Waymo vehicles under autonomous operation. The investigation focuses on evaluating the vehicle's performance in detecting and responding to traffic control devices and avoiding collisions. Waymo's safety and performance have been defended by the company amidst scrutiny from the regulator.

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Investigation into Waymo Self-Driving Incidents Underway

Waymo, the self-driving car unit under Google’s parent company Alphabet, is under investigation by a federal regulator over reports of nearly two dozen incidents.

NHTSA's Investigation Details

Investigation triggered by 22 reported incidents
Focus on performance in detecting traffic control devices and avoiding collisions
Incidents included collisions with objects and unexpected driving behavior

Waymo defends safety and performance amidst ongoing scrutiny.

The investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will evaluate the automated driving system's response to critical road scenarios.

Larger Industry Scope

The NHTSA has also opened investigations into other autonomous vehicle units, including General Motors’ Cruise, Amazon’s Zoox, and Tesla.

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