Baidu’s Apollo Go and Switzerland’s PostBus are joining forces to launch AmiGo, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service across eastern Switzerland, starting December 2025.
The project will deploy Baidu’s RT6 autonomous electric vehicles, marking the Chinese tech giant’s first major European mobility collaboration.
The pilot phase will include mapping runs and safety-driver trials across St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Appenzell Innerrhoden, expanding to select applyr rides in 2026 before achieving full driverless operations by late 2026. The initiative aligns with Switzerland’s Ordinance on Automated Driving (effective March 2025), which allows Level 4 autonomous services on pre-approved routes under remote supervision.
Key Highlights
- Baidu’s Apollo Go and PostBus to launch AmiGo in eastern Switzerland by Dec 2025
- First trials with safety drivers, fully driverless rides by late 2026
- Supported by Swiss cantons with Level 4 automation under new driving laws
Backed by cantonal and federal authorities, AmiGo represents a key milestone in Europe’s transition to smart, sustainable mobility. PostBus will operate the service and invest in energy management systems and depot charging, leveraging Switzerland’s goal of 20,000 public charging points by 2025.
The relocate creates opportunities for EV infrastructure providers, battery analytics firms, and energy software vfinishors as Switzerland ramps up smart transport integration.
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