China freezes new robotaxi licenses after Baidu chaos
The Verge
China has suspended new autonomous vehicle licenses following a major traffic disruption caused by Baidu’s robotaxis in Wuhan.Summary
Following a recent incident in Wuhan where dozens of Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis blocked traffic, Chinese authorities have frozen the issuance of new licenses for autonomous vehicles. This regulatory pause prevents companies from expanding their fleets, entering new cities, or launching additional testing projects. The measure is intended to allow for a sector-wide review to prevent similar traffic disruptions, with Baidu’s operations currently under investigation.
(Source：The Verge)