Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi service eyes test runs in Europe
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 8:21 am
Chinese tech leader Baidu is preparing to bring its Apollo Go robotaxi service to European streets later this year. Negotiations with Swiss transport providers signal a promising expansion plan that could see autonomous taxis operating in both rural and urban settings, infusing a touch of international flair into local mobility solutions.
Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service is making its debut in Europe later this year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The Chinese company is reportedly negotiating with Switzerland’s PostAuto, a Swiss Post subsidiary that offers rural bus services throughout the country, to start testing Apollo…
Chinese tech company Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi business plans to expand to Europe this year, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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