Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan stranded passengers in service-wide malfunction
[MALFUNCTION]Mar 31, 2026 · Baidu · Apollo RT6 · Wuhan, China
Failure Mode
MALFUNCTION
Event Date
Mar 31, 2026
Primary Entity
Baidu
Robotic Platform
Apollo RT6
Jurisdiction / Location
Wuhan, China
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On the evening of March 31, 2026, multiple users in Hubei Province reported that Apollo Go's robotaxi service in Wuhan had collectively malfunctioned, with passengers reportedly stranded in vehicles on elevated highways and main roads. Apollo Go customer service stated the abnormal vehicle driving behavior was caused by network issues. The incident affected the company's largest and flagship deployment.
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Operating Manufacturer
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Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://baike.baidu.com/en/item/Apollo%20Go/1462954
https://baike.baidu.com/en/item/Apollo%20Go/1462954
- Inspect Filing
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/02/china/baidu-robotaxi-wuhan-system-failure-intl-hnk
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/02/china/baidu-robotaxi-wuhan-system-failure-intl-hnk
- Inspect Filing
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/baidu-robotaxis-caused-crashes-in-wuhan-reports.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/01/baidu-robotaxis-caused-crashes-in-wuhan-reports.html
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan stranded passengers in service-wide malfunction?
On the evening of March 31, 2026, multiple users in Hubei Province reported that Apollo Go's robotaxi service in Wuhan had collectively malfunctioned, with passengers reportedly stranded in vehicles on elevated highways and main roads. Apollo Go customer service stated the abnormal vehicle driving behavior was caused by network issues. The incident affected the company's largest and flagship deployment.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on March 31, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan stranded passengers in service-wide malfunction?
Apollo RT6 by Baidu is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Wuhan, China.
Has anyone responded to Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan stranded passengers in service-wide malfunction?
1 response is recorded on the DEPLOY registry, from Apollo Go (Baidu). Each response is append-only with structured provenance.
What is the current status of Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan stranded passengers in service-wide malfunction?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.