Over a hundred of Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis froze on the streets of Wuhan on March 31, trapping passengers for up to two hours. This incident led Beijing to halt all new autonomous driving permits nationwide, impacting robotaxi companies' expansion plans. In contrast, the U.S. faced its own challenges with autonomous vehicles, including crashes into fixed objects and difficulties with door closures.

In a disturbing turn of events, Waymo robotaxis in Los Angeles were vandalized during anti-ICE protests, leading to service suspensions in certain areas. The incidents raised concerns about data privacy and surveillance, with activists accusing the LAPD of using the cars for monitoring. Despite these issues, federal regulation in the U.S. remains absent.

Further instances of autonomous vehicle mishaps in the U.S. included a Waymo disregarding police instructions at a crime scene and blocking ambulances during an active shooter situation. In another case, a Waymo in L.A. failed to follow directions during an active crime scene, highlighting the challenges of integrating driverless technology into law enforcement scenarios.

A power outage in San Francisco caused chaos as Waymo's fleet of robotaxis blocked roads and hindered emergency vehicles. The city's Department of Emergency Management expressed frustration at having to physically move the vehicles, emphasizing the lack of a sustainable solution. Despite software updates from Waymo, the absence of federal regulation continues to pose safety risks.