October 02, 2025
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Driverless Waymo car passes school bus in Atlanta

A CBS News video shows a driverless Waymo vehicle overtaking or 'blowing past' a stopped school bus in Atlanta, raising safety concerns about autonomous‑vehicle behavior near school buses. The clip — reported by Kris Van Cleave — notes Waymo began offering fully driverless robotaxi service roughly five years ago and shows the incident on a public road.

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🔍 Key Facts

  • A Waymo driverless vehicle was recorded passing a school bus in Atlanta, Georgia (CBS News video).
  • CBS News reporter Kris Van Cleave published the video as part of coverage noting Waymo’s five‑year anniversary of fully driverless service.
  • The report highlights ongoing safety/performance issues as more autonomous vehicles operate on U.S. streets, but the article does not report injuries or official agency actions.

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Driverless Waymo seen blowing past a school bus in Atlanta
https://www.facebook.com/CBSEveningNews/ October 01, 2025