The Chinese tech giant Baidu announces plans to test its autonomous taxi service, Apollo Go, in Europe—beginning with Switzerland.
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Switzerland is Baidu’s testing ground, chosen for its advanced infrastructure and open innovation ecosystem.
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Baidu is reportedly in discussions with Swiss bus company PostAuto, a subsidiary of Swiss Post, about collaboration.
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Swiss Post confirms discussions but clarifies that no official partnership with Baidu exists—yet.
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Beyond Switzerland, Baidu eyes Turkey as a second pilot country, showcasing its broader international strategy.
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Apollo Go is already live in major Chinese cities, with over 400 autonomous vehicles in Wuhan alone.
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Global competition intensifies as Baidu challenges U.S. and European leaders in the autonomous vehicle race.
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Maturing EU regulations are making Europe an attractive testing ground for self-driving technologies.
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Success hinges on winning public trust in autonomous systems—something Baidu is prepared to address.
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If successful, Baidu’s European debut could redefine autonomous transport and mobility worldwide.
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