Core Insights - Waymo is facing increasing scrutiny due to a series of safety incidents involving its self-driving vehicles, including illegal maneuvers around stopped school buses and a viral video incident involving an ambulance [1][2][5] Group 1: Safety Incidents - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating Waymo for incidents where its vehicles illegally passed stopped school buses, with over 24 reported occurrences in Austin [3][4] - A specific incident on January 12 was captured on video, showing a Waymo vehicle passing a stopped school bus with apparent approval from a human agent [3][4] - Austin Independent School District (ISD) has requested Waymo to halt operations near school areas during active bus loading and unloading times due to these incidents [4] Group 2: Public Criticism and Response - A viral video highlighted a Waymo vehicle blocking an ambulance responding to a mass shooting in Austin, raising concerns about the limitations of the self-driving technology [2][5] - In response to criticism, Waymo announced plans to update its robotaxi software to improve performance during power outages and enhance decision-making in critical situations [2]