China suspended new robotaxi/AV permits nationwide after the Apollo Go Wuhan outage
[REGULATORY ACTION]Apr 29, 2026 · Baidu · Xiaodu Pro AI Glasses · Global
Failure Mode
REGULATORY ACTION
Event Date
Apr 29, 2026
Primary Entity
Baidu
Robotic Platform
Xiaodu Pro AI Glasses
Jurisdiction / Location
Global
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
Reported Apr 29 2026: MIIT (with the Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Public Security) froze issuance of new AV permits (no new fleet additions, tests, or city expansions) after ~100 Apollo Go robotaxis stalled in Wuhan on Mar 31 2026; existing services continued. A sector-wide regulatory action anchored here to the apollo-rt6 proximate trigger (applies industry-wide: Pony.ai/WeRide/all). Cap-flag: Bloomberg/trade-press-sourced; no published MIIT order retrieved; occurredAt reported.
System & Fleet Architecture
Operating Manufacturer
Hardware Platform
Operational Sectors
Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://cnevpost.com/2026/04/29/china-suspends-new-robotaxi-permits-after-baidu-outage/
https://cnevpost.com/2026/04/29/china-suspends-new-robotaxi-permits-after-baidu-outage/
- Inspect Filing
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-29/china-suspends-new-autonomous-driving-permits-after-baidu-outage
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-29/china-suspends-new-autonomous-driving-permits-after-baidu-outage
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in China suspended new robotaxi/AV permits nationwide after the Apollo Go Wuhan outage?
Reported Apr 29 2026: MIIT (with the Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Public Security) froze issuance of new AV permits (no new fleet additions, tests, or city expansions) after ~100 Apollo Go robotaxis stalled in Wuhan on Mar 31 2026; existing services continued. A sector-wide regulatory action anchored here to the apollo-rt6 proximate trigger (applies industry-wide: Pony.ai/WeRide/all). Cap-flag: Bloomberg/trade-press-sourced; no published MIIT order retrieved; occurredAt reported.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on April 29, 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 China suspended new robotaxi/AV permits nationwide after the Apollo Go Wuhan outage?
Xiaodu Pro AI Glasses by Baidu is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Global.
Has anyone responded to China suspended new robotaxi/AV permits nationwide after the Apollo Go Wuhan outage?
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What is the current status of China suspended new robotaxi/AV permits nationwide after the Apollo Go Wuhan outage?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.