TLDR
- Chinese tech company Baidu is partnering with Swiss public transport operator PostBus to deploy driverless robotaxis in eastern Switzerland starting December 2025
- The service called “AmiGo” will use Baidu’s RT6 electric vehicles that have no traditional driver seat and a removable steering wheel
- Full commercial operations are planned to begin by Q1 2027, with rides bookable through an app similar to Uber
- Baidu’s Apollo Go currently operates over 1,000 driverless vehicles across 16 cities globally and has provided more than 14 million rides
- The move puts Baidu in competition with Waymo and Uber in the European autonomous vehicle market
Chinese technology company Baidu has announced a partnership with PostBus, a subsidiary of Swiss Post, to bring driverless robotaxis to eastern Switzerland. The collaboration marks Baidu’s entry into the European autonomous vehicle market.
The service will be called “AmiGo” and will use Baidu’s Apollo RT6 electric vehicles. These vehicles are designed without a traditional driver’s seat and feature a detachable steering wheel.
Testing is scheduled to begin in December 2025. Full commercial operations are expected to launch by the first quarter of 2027.
The robotaxis will complement the existing public transport infrastructure in the region. Passengers will be able to book both private and shared rides through a mobile app.
Liang Zhang, Managing Director of EMEA at Baidu Apollo, stated the company is honored to partner with PostBus. The service aims to enhance smart mobility in Switzerland and supplement the existing public transport network.
Regional Support and Operations
The project has received backing from four Swiss cantons: St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, and Thurgau. Federal agencies including the Federal Office of Transport and Federal Roads Office have also expressed support.
Stefan Regli, CEO of PostBus at Swiss Post, described AmiGo as bringing future mobility to Eastern Switzerland. The service will be flexible and digital to meet customer needs.
Apollo Go currently operates a fleet of more than 1,000 driverless vehicles across 16 cities worldwide. These include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Hong Kong.
The service has covered over 200 million autonomous kilometers as of August 2025. Apollo Go has provided more than 14 million rides to passengers.
Global Expansion Plans
Baidu announced a partnership with Uber in July 2025 to introduce Apollo Go robotaxis on the platform. The rollout will cover multiple global markets outside the United States and mainland China.
In August 2025, Baidu also partnered with U.S. ride-hailing company Lyft. That collaboration will launch robotaxis in the United Kingdom and Germany starting in 2026.
Baidu faces competition from other companies entering the European market. Waymo announced plans to start tests in London with a service launch planned for next year.
Uber is also planning trials of level 4 fully autonomous vehicles in London from 2026. That project involves British startup Wayve.
Switzerland was chosen as a testing ground due to its well-regulated transport system. The country’s reputation for safety makes it suitable for emerging technology pilots.
The RT6 vehicle is purpose-built for autonomous driving. Passengers will summon the vehicles through an app similar to existing ride-hailing services.
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