Baidu Launches Apollo Go Autonomous Taxi Tests in Switzerland
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Quick answer
Baidu, in partnership with PostBus, has initiated testing of the Apollo Go autonomous taxi service in Switzerland.
Chinese tech giant Baidu has initiated road tests for its Apollo Go autonomous taxi service in Switzerland. The project is being implemented in collaboration with PostBus, Switzerland’s largest public transport operator. The AmiGo-branded autonomous vehicles will undergo testing in eastern Swiss regions with insufficient public transport coverage.
The primary service zones include the Lake Constance region and the Alpine foothills. According to Baidu’s plans, the service is expected to transition to commercial operations by 2027. To date, Apollo Go has accumulated significant experience, having completed over 22 million rides across 27 cities worldwide, with an autonomous mileage exceeding 330 million kilometers.
The AmiGo project aims to address mobility accessibility challenges in sparsely populated areas. If successful, autonomous vehicles could become a vital addition to Switzerland’s existing public transport infrastructure.
Common questions
- What is Apollo Go, and where is the service currently operational?
- Apollo Go is Baidu's autonomous taxi service, already operating in 27 cities worldwide. It has completed over 22 million rides and logged over 330 million autonomous kilometers.
- Which Swiss regions will the AmiGo project cover?
- The AmiGo project will serve eastern Switzerland, including the Lake Constance region and Alpine foothills, where public transport infrastructure is limited.
- When is the commercial launch of the autonomous service in Switzerland planned?
- Commercial operations for the AmiGo autonomous service in Switzerland are scheduled for 2027.
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