Over one hundred Apollo Go robotaxis malfunction in Wuhan

On March 31, 2026, more than 100 autonomous robotaxis operated by Baidu's Apollo Go service became immobilized simultaneously in Wuhan, China. The incident occurred around 8:57 p.m., affecting traffic flow on city roads and expressways. Local police stated that preliminary investigations point to a system malfunction as the cause of the stoppage. Reports indicate that at least one vehicle was involved in a collision during the event. Authorities confirmed that there were no injuries and all passengers were able to exit their vehicles safely. Baidu, which currently operates autonomous taxi services in various locations, did not immediately comment on the situation. This event follows previous operational disruptions, including a major power failure reported in December 2025. Meanwhile, Uber and Lyft have announced potential testing partnerships with the Chinese tech firm for the United Kingdom, though regulatory approval for these 2026 pilot programs is still pending.