Baidu's Apollo Go Robotaxis Experience Mass Shutdown in Wuhan, Raising Safety Concerns
A significant incident occurred in Wuhan, China, where over 100 Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis experienced a mass shutdown on high-speed urban expressways. This event marked the first reported mass shutdown of autonomous vehicles in the country. The robotaxis, operated by Baidu, came to a sudden halt due to a 'system malfunction,' as cited by a preliminary police investigation. The incident began on a Wednesday night, trapping passengers in active lanes of traffic. Some passengers managed to exit the vehicles independently, while others remained inside due to safety concerns with fast-moving traffic. The in-car systems failed to provide the promised rapid assistance, leading many passengers to rely on emergency SOS protocols. 
