A system failure in Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service caused over 100 autonomous vehicles to stall in Wuhan, China, trapping passengers for up to two hours and sometimes stopping in dangerous locations like highway lanes. Baidu has not disclosed the cause, but local police confirmed it was a technical failure. The incident raises further safety concerns about robotaxis, following similar issues with Waymo in California last year.
Background
Baidu is a major player in China's autonomous vehicle sector through its Apollo Go robotaxi service, which has been expanding internationally including plans for deployment in Dubai. Robotaxi safety incidents have been a recurring concern globally.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Apr 2, 2026 at 05:12 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10