Baidu Expands Robotaxi Initiative to Switzerland Through Partnership with PostBus

Baidu's European Expansion: Baidu has partnered with Switzerland's PostBus to launch its Apollo Go autonomous vehicle service in Switzerland, marking a significant step in its global expansion of self-driving technology.

Timeline for Operations: The initial trial fleet is set to begin testing in December 2025, with regular operations expected to start by the first quarter of 2027.

Previous Partnerships: This announcement follows Baidu's earlier partnerships with Lyft and Uber to deploy robotaxis and autonomous vehicles across Europe and other international markets.

Current Operations: Baidu's Apollo Go currently operates over 1,000 fully driverless vehicles in 16 cities worldwide, including locations like Dubai and Hong Kong, as it shifts focus from its traditional advertising-driven business.