# Waymo's Failed U-turn: A Spin on an Emergency

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Podcast: [There Auto Be A Law](https://stenobird.com/podcast/there-auto-be-a-law-5505020)
Published: 2026-03-05T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/autosafety/2600932
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## Resource

Waymo's school bus trouble gets investigated by the NTSB. Was it the fault of remote assistance, the Waymo driver or everyone else? Maybe Waymo's PR team will take a break - they deserve it - and Waymo will give an honest account of it's shortcomings. In Austin Waymo fails at a U-turn and makes a cop move their car. Destination charges are getting out of hand, China is beating the US at AV safety rules, Arkansas has dangerous PIT maneuvers, recalls and more. Support the show! https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/ntsb-says-waymo-robotaxis-illegally-passed-stopped-school-buses-in-new-incidents/ar-AA1XsFvU https://www.autoevolution.com/news/waymo-robotaxi-blocks-first-responders-in-austin-mass-shooting-raising-fresh-questions-about-safety-266511.html https://www.kxan.com/news/austin-mass-shooting/video-waymo-seen-blocking-first-responders-during-west-sixth-shooting/ https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/most-and-least-expensive-car-destination-charges-a1173758325/ https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/02/24/breaking-news/carmakers-push-toward-eyes-off-driving-despite-safety-liability-questions/ https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/feb/27/arkansas-state-trooper-used-pit-maneuver-on-car/ https://www.jalopnik.com/2111787/denmark-red-streetlights-doing-more-than-saving-energy/ https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V104-9142.pdf https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V105-1574.pdf https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V106-8604.pdf

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