Sophia Tung's experience in Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi in Shenzhen revealed significant safety concerns, as the ride nearly ended in a crash, prompting the safety driver to intervene. Baidu leads the Chinese robotaxi market, with operations in 11 cities, though details regarding the extent of its autonomous capabilities remain scarce. The company asserts rigorous testing protocols for its vehicles despite incidents raising apprehension among prospective riders. As competition heats up with firms like WeRide, the pressure for transparency and reliability in autonomous driving technology intensifies.
Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi nearly crashed during a ride, prompting the safety driver to disengage the autonomous driving system, raising concerns about safety.
Baidu, a leader in the robotaxi market, operates in multiple cities in China, but there is limited data on the safety and reliability of Apollo Go.
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