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Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi carrying a passenger drove into a construction pit in Chongqing (2025)
In August 2025 a Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi carrying a passenger drove into a construction pit in Chongqing, China. The incident drew attention to how driverless vehicles handle temporary road closures and unmapped construction hazards.
Occurred 2025-08-01 · Baidu
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What happened in Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi carrying a passenger drove into a construction pit in Chongqing (2025)?
In August 2025 a Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi carrying a passenger drove into a construction pit in Chongqing, China. The incident drew attention to how driverless vehicles handle temporary road closures and unmapped construction hazards.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on August 1, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi carrying a passenger drove into a construction pit in Chongqing (2025)?
The incident is recorded as involving Baidu on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi carrying a passenger drove into a construction pit in Chongqing (2025)?
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This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-14
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