10. September 2025|
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|3 months agoBaidu to Launch First European Robotaxi Service in Switzerland
Chinese tech giant Baidu selects Switzerland as its first European market for autonomous taxi services, marking a significant milestone in Swiss transportation innovation.
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- Baidu has selected Switzerland as the location for its first European robotaxi hub.
- Baidu registered a company in Switzerland in mid-2025.
- Trials are scheduled to begin before the end of 2025, with commercial deployment targeted for 2026.
- Apollo Go will initially target rural and peripheral areas rather than Zurich's city center.
- WeRide is already piloting autonomous vehicles at Zurich Airport.
By The Numbers
1.1 million
rides delivered
10+
cities
2026
year
They Said
"Progress in Europe has been relatively slow, however, that may be about to change."