AmiGo – automated driving
Flexible. Digital. Sustainable.
AmiGo represents the next generation of mobility in Eastern Switzerland. PostBus’s automated on-demand service combines innovative technology with sustainable, flexible and digital public transport.
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What is AmiGo?
AmiGo is an innovative mobility service from PostBus that combines automated driving with on-demand mobility. From 2027, passengers in a defined area of Eastern Switzerland will be able to order an automated vehicle via the app, which will take them flexibly and conveniently to their destination. AmiGo complements existing scheduled services in a sensible and sustainable way – for greater flexibility, convenience and digital mobility.
If several customers are travelling on a similar route at the same time, the system will also be able to pool the journeys (ride pooling). These carpooling services improve vehicle utilization.
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AmiGo public events
PostBus is organizing several events where the public can get to know the AmiGo service and ask questions.
- 19 January 2026 at 8 p.m., Kursaal Heiden
- 24 – 26 April Rhema Rheintalmesse
- 30 April – 2 May Rhema Rhine Valley Fair
Past events
- 11 November 2025 at 8 p.m., Sonnensaal Altstätten
- 24 November 2025 at 8 p.m., Widebaumsaal Widnau
- 11 December Klaus-Markt Altstätten
Service area
AmiGo’s operational area covers around 80 km² in the cantons of St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Appenzell Innerrhoden.
Possible railway station connections are Altstätten, Heerbrugg, St. Margrethen and Heiden. The service does not replace any routes, but strengthens and improves existing public transport.
AmiGo is an enhancement to public transport where access to traditional scheduled services is not optimal.
Milestones
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Mapping
Start of the mapping runs – manually, with nine safety drivers but no passengers.
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Test drives
Test drives with first passengers – closed user group with safety drivers.
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Automated journeys
First journeys without safety drivers, provided all requirements have been met.
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Operation
Launch of regular operations with 25 vehicles from 2027
Technology
AmiGo works with state-of-the-art technology:
- Vehicle: Baidu Apollo RT6, manufactured by Jiangling Motors Corporation Group
- Sensors: 12 ultrasonic sensors, 12 cameras (up to 8 megapixels), 4 lidar, 6 radar, 3 self-cleaning systems
- Performance: 110 kW, range 380 km, maximum speed 135 km/h
- Safety: permanent remote monitoring, minimum risk manoeuvre (MRM) for emergencies, highest data protection standards
- Capacity: up to four passengers, plenty of storage space, fully electric
Project partners
AmiGo is a collaboration between strong partners: the federal offices FEDRO and FOT, the cantons of St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden and Thurgau, TCS and Chinese technology company Baidu Apollo, as well as other stakeholders.
