Baidu (Chinese tech company)Bǎidù百度Apollo Go (Baidu robotaxi service)Apollo GoApollo GoWuhan (city in China)Wǔhàn武汉malfunction / system failuregùzhàng故障afterhòu后，ChinaZhōngguó中国to suspend / to halt temporarilyzàntíng暂停to issue / to grantfāfàng发放autonomous driving / self-drivingzìdòng jiàshǐ自动驾驶taxichūzū chē出租车newxīn新permit / licensexǔkě zhèng许可证。
April 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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China & WorldChina Suspends New Robotaxi Permits After Baidu Apollo Go Fleet Fails in Wuhan
In early April, more than 100 Baidu Apollo Go driverless taxis stopped mid-route in Wuhan after a cloud outage, trapping passengers inside. Chinese regulators subsequently suspended new autonomous vehicle permits and ordered all operators to complete safety self-assessments.
Australia's central bank kept official interest rates unchanged at 4.35% following its latest policy meeting. The Reserve Bank of Australia noted ongoing inflation pressures requiring continued monetary tightness despite signs of economic slowdown.
Housing market indicators showed declining prices in major cities as higher borrowing costs reduced demand. Unemployment held steady near 3.6%, maintaining tightness in the labor market with wage growth moderating gradually.
The RBA projected inflation gradually moving toward the 2-3% target band through 2026, though energy price volatility posed risks to forecasts. Officials stated policy decisions would depend on incoming economic data rather than pursuing predetermined rate paths.
Consumer spending showed signs of weakness as households adjusted to higher mortgage costs and inflation. The central bank emphasized patience with monetary policy adjustments while monitoring labor market developments.
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