System Failure Strands Baidu Robotaxis in Wuhan, Raising Safety Concerns
A system failure in Wuhan, China, caused Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis to stop in the middle of roads, trapping passengers and obstructing traffic. Local police reported that at least 100 vehicles were affected, and while passengers could exit safely, some hesitated due to heavy traffic. The incident has sparked renewed discussions on social media about the safety and readiness of robotaxis. Baidu has not commented on the cause, and the event is under investigation. Previous incidents involving autonomous vehicles have raised similar concerns. 
