The vehicle was one of Baidu’s Apollo driverless vehicles, according to local media reports. A female passenger was inside the robotaxi when it fell into a deep construction pit. She was apparently uninjured, though rescue crews had to use a ladder to get her out.
A self-driving “#Robotaxi” by #Baidu’s Apollo Go fell into a roadside pit in #Chongqing on August 7. The female passenger climbed out safely via a ladder. The company said, “Safety is our top priority.” #selfdrivingcars #China pic.twitter.com/12VMjAXBgI
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