Waymo set to defend self-driving safety record after vehicle hit child near school
Waymo will defend its safety record before the US Senate. This comes after federal agencies began investigating incidents involving its self-driving vehicles. One incident saw a Waymo vehicle strike a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica. Waymo stated its technology reduced impact speed significantly. The company also urged Congress to pass legislation to advance autonomous vehicle technology.
Waymo will defend its safety record before the US Senate. This comes after federal agencies began investigating incidents involving its self-driving vehicles. One incident saw a Waymo vehicle strike a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica. Waymo stated its technology reduced impact speed significantly. The company also urged Congress to pass legislation to advance autonomous vehicle technology.
