Baidu’s Robotaxis Are Coming to Europe. And It’s About to Get Futuristic!

You're hailing a taxi in Switzerland and no one’s driving, not because your driver bailed, but because the car is driving itself ! That’s right: Chinese tech giant Baidu is bringing its Apollo Go robotaxis to Europe for the very first time, according to a scoop from The Wall Street Journal.

"Baidu prepares to launch driverless taxi in Europe, WSJ reports." Automotive News, 14 May 2025, www.autonews.com/technology/mobility/ane-baidu-switzerland-robotaxis-europe-debut-0414/.

From Wuhan to the Swiss Alps

Already zipping around in cities across China with a mega fleet of 400+ self-driving cars in Wuhan alone, Baidu is now shifting gears and heading West. The company has its eyes set on Switzerland, where it plans to start testing later this year.

They’re even setting up shop by creating a local entity in the country. That’s how serious they are about making this happen.

The Swiss Connection... or Not?

Baidu’s been chatting with PostAuto, the bus service arm of Swiss Post, about potentially launching its robotaxi service in collaboration. Sounds promising, right? Well... sort of.

Swiss Post told Reuters there’s no official partnership in place yet – but they are interested in exploring future-forward mobility solutions. So let’s call it a solid “maybe.”

And That’s Not All – Hello, Turkey!

Baidu isn’t just laser-focused on fondue and mountains – it's also got plans to roll out Apollo Go in Turkey. No firm dates yet, but clearly, the company is looking to take a global lap with its robo-rides.

Why This Matters

Self-driving cars are no longer just sci-fi daydreams – they’re about to be parked outside your favorite café. Baidu’s European expansion signals a huge step in global mobility tech, and Europe might soon be the next playground for AI-powered transport.

So the next time you’re in Switzerland or Turkey, keep your eyes peeled… your next taxi driver might just be a computer.