Baidu Inc.'s Apollo Go robotaxi service received a Level 4 autonomous driving permit to operate its AmiGo service in Switzerland [1].
This regulatory milestone marks a significant expansion of Baidu's European footprint and demonstrates the viability of high-level automation in complex European transit environments. By partnering with Swiss Post's PostBus, the company is integrating AI-driven transport into an established national logistics and mobility framework.
The permit was announced June 12, 2026 [5], following a period of testing. Open-road trials for the service had already commenced June 1, 2026 [4]. The approval allows for driverless on-demand mobility after the service met the safety and quality requirements mandated by Swiss regulators [3].
The service area covers approximately 80 square kilometers [2] located in eastern Switzerland. This operational zone spans three eastern cantons [3], where the AmiGo vehicles will provide autonomous transport solutions. The Level 4 designation means the vehicles can operate without human intervention within these specific geofenced areas [1].
Baidu is leveraging the partnership with PostBus to navigate the local regulatory landscape and infrastructure. The deployment of the AmiGo fleet is intended to test the scalability of robotaxis in regions with diverse terrain and strict safety standards [3].
“Baidu Inc.'s Apollo Go robotaxi service received a Level 4 autonomous driving permit”
This approval signifies a shift in European regulatory openness toward Level 4 autonomy, which allows vehicles to operate without a human driver in defined areas. By securing a permit in Switzerland, Baidu establishes a strategic foothold in the European market, challenging the dominance of U.S.-based autonomous vehicle developers and testing its technology against rigorous Swiss safety standards.
