Baidu Apollo Go Robotaxis Stopped in Traffic During System Failure in Wuhan
Multiple Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis stopped and became immobilized in Wuhan traffic on March 31, 2026, stranding passengers on elevated roads and main streets. Police and traffic authorities responded and determined the cause was a system failure, with the company suggesting network problems were responsible. All passengers safely exited with no injuries reported.
What happened
On March 31, 2026 at approximately 20:57, multiple Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis stopped in the middle of roads in Wuhan and could not move.
The 122 emergency call center received numerous reports from the public about the stranded vehicles on elevated roads and main thoroughfares.
Police and traffic authorities responded to the scene with Apollo Go company staff and determined the cause was a system failure.
Reported impact
Multiple passengers were stranded in robotaxis that stopped on elevated roads and main roads.
Passengers safely exited the vehicles with no injuries reported.
Index analysis
Apollo Go customer service attributed the vehicle driving system abnormality to network problems.
Police investigation was ongoing to determine the full cause of the incident.
Classification
Sources and evidence
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