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Baidu Apollo Go Robotaxis Stopped in Traffic During Reported System Failure in Wuhan, Stranding Some Passengers

Name: Baidu Apollo Go Robotaxis Stopped in Traffic During Reported System Failure in Wuhan, Stranding Some Passengers — incident record
Creator: AI Incident Tracker, LLC
Published: 2026-03-31
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Reported allegations — unverified

The events described below are based on reporting from the cited sources. No court ruling or regulator finding has been issued. Companies named are presumed not to have admitted liability unless explicitly stated.

Date of incident: March 31, 2026
Jurisdiction: CN
Sources: 4 cited
Last verified: May 21, 2026

Summary

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service in Wuhan experienced a reported system failure that left multiple vehicles stopped in live traffic, including on elevated roads, and stranded some passengers until police and company personnel responded. At least 100 vehicles were reportedly affected. Police said no injuries were reported.

What is reported

Editorial note

Three sources (thepaper, jiemian, wired) all confirm Baidu Apollo Go fleet stalled in Wuhan on 2026-03-31. Strong triangulation.

Sources

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