Technology and Science22 October, 20252 min read
Baidu and Swiss PostBus Launch Robotaxi Service in Eastern Switzerland Starting December
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Baidu's Apollo Go and Swiss Post's PostBus partner to launch robotaxi service in eastern Switzerland. On-demand autonomous robotaxi testing starts in December, covering cantons including St. Gallen and Appenzell.
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Autonomous Robotaxi Launch in Switzerland
Baidu’s Apollo Go and Swiss Post’s PostBus are partnering to launch the AmiGo on-demand autonomous robotaxi service across three eastern Swiss cantons—St Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Appenzell Innerrhoden. Testing for the service is slated to begin in December, with full public availability targeted for early 2027.
“Baidu and PostBus plan to launch their on-demand autonomous robotaxi service, AmiGo, in eastern Switzerland, covering the cantons of St Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Appenzell Innerrhoden.”
The service is described as app-based ride-hailing and ride-pooling, allowing commuters to book private or shared rides once the rollout moves from trials to commercial operations. This partnership positions Switzerland as a key location in Baidu’s international robotaxi expansion while leveraging PostBus’s public transport network in the region.
Autonomous Electric Vehicle Service
The service will use Apollo Go’s Level 4 autonomous, pure-electric RT6 vehicle. This vehicle is configured for the AmiGo deployment with seating for up to four passengers. It features a removable steering wheel once fully driverless operations begin.
The service will offer both ride-hailing and ride-pooling modes. Media descriptions vary in technical detail, with some focusing on ride formats and driverless testing. Others provide specifics about the vehicle platform and its autonomy level.
Robotaxi Service Rollout Timeline
The rollout is phased: testing begins in December. Full commercial operations are targeted by early 2027, described as the first quarter of 2027 by some outlets.
“Testing of the service is expected to begin in December, with full commercial operations starting by the first quarter of 2027.”
At that time, customers will be able to book robotaxis via an app. Until then, trials will establish local operations in the three participating cantons before scaling to the intended commuter-facing service.
Global Expansion of Chinese Robotaxis
This Swiss deployment is presented as part of a wider international push by Chinese autonomous vehicle firms. Space Daily reports that Baidu is expanding abroad amid intense domestic competition and notes additional partnerships and targets. These include plans to launch robotaxis on Lyft in Germany and Britain in 2026, previous agreements with Uber in Asia and the Middle East, and Pony.ai’s European testing with Stellantis.
IndexBox provides the domestic backdrop of robotaxis already operating in more than ten major Chinese cities. The Swiss launch therefore fits both a global expansion narrative and a maturing home market context.
Overview of AmiGo Robotaxi Coverage
From a market perspective, IndexBox presents a macro lens on robotaxis active in over 10 major Chinese cities. It emphasizes market performance, growth prospects, sustainable supply chains, export opportunities, and producer profiles. News outlets focus on the Swiss pilot’s consumer features and operations.
“Commuters in these areas will be able to book private or shared autonomous rides through the AmiGo platform.”
SCMP spotlights commuter access to private and shared rides through AmiGo. CnEVPost prioritizes vehicle and autonomy specifics. Space Daily underscores international expansion and competition.
ET Auto delivers a concise update on the start of testing. Together, these angles frame AmiGo as a technically advanced, commuter-oriented pilot embedded in a broader globalization of China’s robotaxi industry.