Overview
- Tests are scheduled to begin in December 2025 in eastern Switzerland through a strategic tie-up with public operator PostBus.
- The companies target the first quarter of 2027 to start a fully driverless public service called AmiGo using Apollo Go’s RT6 electric vehicles.
- Operators plan to remove steering wheels once the service is up and running, signaling intent for no‑driver vehicles.
- Initial coverage is planned for the cantons of St Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Appenzell Innerrhoden, with options for private or shared rides booked via AmiGo.
- Baidu’s move follows earlier European plans with Lyft for U.K. and Germany deployments in 2026, as rivals advance their own timelines including Pony.ai tests in Luxembourg, Waymo’s London program, and Uber–Wayve trials slated for 2026.