Public concern over autonomous vehicles is rising again, and traffic‑safety advocate Amy Witherite is adding her voice to the growing alarm. Recent local reports from Austin highlight that Waymo’s driverless cars are still failing to stop for school buses, even after a software recall. Residents and safety advocates alike are calling these violations exactly what they are: dangerous, unacceptable, and a threat to children.
In a published response, Witherite underscores that this is not a minor glitch but a fundamental safety breakdown. She argues that until Waymo can prove its vehicles consistently follow Texas school bus laws, operations around student pickup and drop‑off should be halted.
Read the full article to see why parents, educators, and safety experts like Amy Witherite say the risks are too great to ignore.
