25 août 2025|
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|3 months agoBaidu Selects Zurich as European Robotaxi Hub
Chinese tech giant Baidu announces plans to establish autonomous vehicle operations in Zurich, targeting service gaps in Swiss peripheral regions.
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- Baidu has selected Zurich as the headquarters for its European robotaxi operations.
- The company targets a commercial launch in Switzerland and Europe by 2026.
- Baidu will not operate robotaxis in Zurich city center, focusing instead on peripheral regions.
- Operations will initially utilize safety drivers before transitioning to fully autonomous modes.
- The Wall Street Journal has reported that Postbus is a potential local partner.
By The Numbers
2026
Target Launch Year
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Planned City Center Operations
They Said
"We want to supplement the existing offering."
"Zurich is one of the world’s most attractive locations for top talent."
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