(NBC)- Multiple videos obtained by 11Alive show Waymo self-driving cars illegally passing stopped Atlanta Public Schools buses — even with stop signs extended and lights flashing. The district has reported six violations so far, prompting growing concern in Georgia and beyond. Similar incidents in Austin, Texas, have triggered federal scrutiny as Waymo continues expanding its autonomous fleet across the country.
Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts, a long-time advocate for autonomous vehicle innovation, said the footage is troubling.
“One of my goals has been to make Fulton County and the state of Georgia the autonomous vehicle capital of the world,” Pitts said. “But these incidents raise concerns.”…