PubliCar Appenzell (AI)
Book conveniently by smartphone app
Reserve your next PubliCar trip with the new PubliCar App. Simple and 24/7.
- Open the PubliCar App (Google Play | App Store)
- Book a trip: specify your pick-up and destination address as well as desired time
- Hop on and enjoy the trip
The benefits of the PubliCar App
- Lets you choose the departure or arrival time. For train connections or fixed times, please select the arrival time.*
- Enables reservations for several people
- Booked trips can be shared via WhatsApp and other social media
- Enables payment of the surcharge by credit card
- Shows where you are and the current location of the vehicle on the map
- Combines trips with similar travel destinations
- Informs you of delays through a push notification
- Generates a booking code for each order, which needs to be given to the driver upon boarding
- Provides an overview of earlier bookings; start and final locations can be copied into a new booking
- Allows you to be contacted if the driver isn’t at the departure location at the agreed time
* Short-notice booking possible. We recommend booking early for fixed times or in periods of high demand. Bookings can be made via the PubliCar App up to 30 days before the trip.
Operating times
| Monday – Thursday | 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Fridays and Saturdays | 6 a.m. – 11.30 p.m. |
| Sundays and public holidays | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
Area with door-to-door service
The area offering this service is highlighted in colour in the PubliCar App.
Telephone orders
We will continue to take orders by telephone during the operating times on +41 848 55 30 60 (standard rate).
Rates
The PubliCar fare comprises a public transport ticket and the PubliCar surcharge. Junior and child co-travelcards are recognized. The current tariff provisions apply to dogs and luggage.
Public transport ticket
A ticket at the national rate or OSTWIND fare network ticket (single ticket, multiple-trip ticket, 1-day travelpass, multi-day travelpass, travelcards) must be purchased for a PubliCar journey. Half-fare travelcards, GA travelcards and the Appenzell Holiday Card are recognized.
Surcharge
| Single surcharge | CHF 5.00 |
|---|---|
| Multi surcharge | CHF 27.50 (6 journeys at the price of 5 1/2 journeys) |
| Monthly pass | CHF 100.00 |
| Annual pass | CHF 900.00 |
Tickets for the journey can be purchased directly from the driver, online via the usual public transport sales channels (e.g. the SBB app) or at your nearest sales outlet (e.g. Appenzell railway station).
The surcharge is payable by credit card via the PubliCar App or to the driver. An annual pass can be ordered from PostBus for the surcharge: e-mail info@postbus.ch or by telephone +41 848 55 30 60.
Useful to know
- If you no longer require a journey you have already booked, you can cancel it as late as 30 minutes prior to the pick-up time.
- If the number of people changes, you need to cancel the journey and book a new one.
- Groups of 10 people or more receive a 30% discount on the public transport ticket. Please book your group journey at least two working days before the journey by calling +41 848 55 30 60.
- The PubliCar vehicles offer free WiFi access.
Contact
PostBus Ltd
St. Leonhardstrasse 20
9000 St. Gallen
Switzerland
E-mail: info@postbus.ch
Telephone: 0848 55 30 60