Synopsis
Baidu's self-driving service, AmiGo, has gained regulatory approval in Switzerland. This joint venture with PostBus plans to launch Europe's largest automated public transport operation. Fully driverless services are targeted for early 2027. The initiative utilizes electric RT6 vehicles, equipped with advanced sensors. AmiGo will be accessible via a dedicated app, marking a significant step in autonomous public transit.Here are the details:
Baidu aims to launch regular fully driverless operations of the joint service by early 2027, provided all safety and regulatory requirements are met.
The company said the service is set to be Europe's largest automated public transport operation of its kind.
The service will use Apollo Go's fully electric RT6 vehicles, each capable of carrying three passengers and equipped with over 30 sensors, the company said.
Baidu said AmiGo's services will be bookable through a dedicated app.
Level 4 autonomous driving is a level of automation where the vehicle can operate without a human driver under specific conditions.
Baidu had announced a partnership with PostBus last year, as the Chinese tech firm accelerates a global push of its self-driving business.
China's leading search engine operator, Baidu, has been increasing its focus on technologies including AI and self-driving as its advertising-driven search engine business has slowed due to a weakening Chinese economy.
