Collision between Baidu driverless taxi and electric scooter in Wuhan
A Baidu driverless taxi collided with an electric scooter in Wuhan in July 2024, resulting in minor injuries to the scooter rider. Baidu stated the scooter had run a red light, but the incident highlighted safety risks as the company rapidly expanded its robotaxi fleet.
What happened
In July 2024, shortly after Baidu expanded its driverless taxi service across central Wuhan, a collision occurred between a driverless taxi and an electric scooter. The taxi was attempting a left turn when it collided with the scooter rider, who sustained minor injuries.
Baidu stated that the electric scooter had run a red light and driven directly into the taxi.
Reported impact
The scooter rider sustained minor injuries from the collision.
Classification
Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.