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Baidu confirms robotaxi project with Switzerland's PostBus

On Wednesday, Baidu confirmed its Apollo Go unit will start test drives in Switzerland this December in partnership with PostBus, Switzerland's national public transport operator.
Chosen for regulatory stability, Switzerland's well-regulated transport system and safety reputation make it ideal as Baidu and Chinese tech companies expand autonomous testing in Europe.
Baidu will deploy its Apollo RT6 EV, designed for autonomy with removable steering wheels and no traditional driver’s seat, enabling a fully driverless service.
The two companies plan to launch AmiGo by the first quarter of 2027, with commuters booking private or shared rides via app bookings as the service complements regional public transport.
Rival firms are accelerating European tests as Apollo Go has completed more than five million rides and runs more than 1,000 driverless vehicles across 16 cities worldwide, with Pony.ai and Waymo expanding too.

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Baidu confirms robotaxi project with Switzerland's PostBus

Baidu will start testing self-driving taxis in Switzerland this year in collaboration with the country's PostBus public transport service, the Chinese tech firm said Wednesday.

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Euronews

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Baidu to launch driverless taxi trials in Switzerland this December

Baidu is joining the fast-growing race to launch driverless taxis in Europe, going head-to-head with Uber, Waymo and other global tech rivals.

8 hours ago·France

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South China Morning Post

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Baidu, public transport firm PostBus to launch robotaxis in Switzerland

The two firms expect to start testing their on-demand AmiGo service in December before its full commercial launch in 2027.

9 hours ago·Hong Kong

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Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)

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Post Car Brings Robotaxis to Switzerland – Start 2026 Planned

For the offer Postauto cooperates with the Chinese provider Baidu. Definitely starting in spring 2027.

9 hours ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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CNBC

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Baidu's Apollo Go plans to launch taxis with no steering wheels in Switzerland as the race for robotaxis in Europe heats up

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi unit plans to begin tests in Switzerland this year, with the aim of launching a public-facing service by the first quarter of 2027.

10 hours ago·United States

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Bloomberg

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Baidu to Bring Robotaxis Without Steering Wheels to Switzerland

Chinese internet giant Baidu Inc. and a Swiss Post subsidiary will start autonomous vehicle testing in Switzerland by the end of this year as they seek to launch the world’s first robotaxis without steering wheels to the public in 2027.

11 hours ago·United States

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