PubliCar Appenzell (AI)
Flexible “door-to-door” shuttle
PubliCar Appenzell is a flexible shuttle service that is easy to book. It serves the area indicated on the map. You decide when you’d like to travel and can book your journey with ease via the PubliCar App. En route to your destination, other passengers wishing to travel in the same direction may get on.
As of 12 December 2021, the PubliCar service will be extended on the direct route via Gais Bahnhof as far as Klinik Gais.
Install the PubliCar App on your smartphone to book your next ride. This is how easy it is to use PubliCar:
- Open the PubliCar App (Google Play | App Store) or call 0848 55 30 60
- Book a trip: specify your pick-up and destination address as well as desired time
- Hop on and enjoy the trip
Service area
PubliCar Appenzell provides a “door-to-door service” in the area of Appenzell Innerrhoden highlighted on the map. PubliCar also travels on the most direct route from the area served to Teufen AR (Bahnhof) and to Stein AR, and from 12 December 2021 to Gais via Bahnhof as far as Klinik Gais.
The precise route from the area served by PubliCar via “Gais, Bahnhof” to Klinik Gais is shown here as a dark yellow line.
Service 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. |
Reservation / cancellation
Journeys must be reserved. You can do this at any time via the PubliCar App or during service hours by calling 0848 55 30 60. Short-notice bookings are also possible. We recommend booking early for fixed times (doctor’s appointments or rail connections) or during periods of high demand. Please cancel booked journeys at least 30 minutes before the pick-up time if no longer required.
Special requirements
To enable us to ensure optimum availability of space, please notify us if you need to transport a wheelchair by calling 0848 55 30 60.
PubliCar App
In just a few steps, you’ll be ready to make your first booking via the PubliCar App:
The benefits of the PubliCar App
- Bookings can be made up to 30 days before the journey.
- Bookings can be made for several people.
- You will receive a push notification shortly before departure and in the event of delays (if you have activated this in the app settings).
- Lets you choose the departure or arrival time. For train connections or fixed times (e.g. doctor’s appointments), please select the arrival time.
- Booked trips can be shared via WhatsApp and other social media
- Combines trips with similar travel destinations
- 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
Rates
The PubliCar fare comprises a regular public transport ticket and the PubliCar surcharge of CHF 5.00.The Junior Travelcard and Children’s Co-Travelcard are recognized for both. The usual public transport tariff conditions apply to dogs.
Public transport ticket
Buy a zone ticket from the Ostwind fare network for your PubliCar journey (e.g. a single ticket, a multiple-trip ticket or a 1-day travelpass). The GA Travelcard and Half Fare Travelcard, the Lake Constance ticket and the current guest cards (e.g. Appenzell Holiday Card, the Eastern Switzerland Travelcard (OSKAR)) are all recognized.
Surcharge
| Single surcharge | CHF 5.00 |
|---|---|
| Multi surcharge | CHF 27.50 (6 surcharges, you save CHF 2.50) |
| Monthly pass | CHF 100.00 |
| Annual pass | CHF 900.00 |
Tickets for the journey can be purchased online via the SBB Mobile app, from the SBB Shop, at ticket machines, from the driver or at the next serviced point of purchase (e.g. Bahnhof Appenzell or Mercato Gais)
The surcharge is payable via the PubliCar App by credit card, Apple or Samsung Pay, in the vehicle via TWINT, or to the driver. An annual pass can be ordered from PostBus for the surcharge: e-mail info@postbus.ch or by telephone 0848 55 30 60.
Useful to know
- Bookings via the app can be made for a maximum of nine people.
- 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 0848 55 30 60.
- The PubliCar vehicles offer free WiFi access.
Contact
PostBus Ltd
East sector
Gürtelstrasse 14
7001 Chur
E-mail: info@postbus.ch
Telephone: 0848 55 30 60