Project
Project update, autumn 2026
AmiGo is learning something new every day. The more kilometres the vehicles cover around Altstätten, the better the system will be trained. This will establish the necessary conditions to enable AmiGo to transport its first customers and operate without a safety driver on board in the near future.
AmiGo discovers new neighbourhoods
The route network that AmiGo operates on is constantly being expanded. The service area initially only comprised main transport routes, but more roads and districts are gradually being added. This will lay the foundations for a flexible mobility service that complements public transport and brings it closer to people.
Test route in Altstätten
Safety is the highest priority in operations. As well as driving on the road, the vehicles are used on a cordoned-off test route built in front of the depot in Altstätten. This is where safety drivers are trained, new software updates are validated and important processes are tested.
This is what the app icon looks like
The first test passengers will soon be able to use AmiGo. Journeys can be reserved easily and flexibly via a booking app that is initially only approved for the test group. This app is currently being developed and tested. The app icon has already been decided on.
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Students experiment for AmiGo
How can interventions by safety drivers be systematically documented and used to enhance the software? During a project week, students at the ZHAW School of Engineering addressed this real-life question from AmiGo operations and developed initial prototypes. The students were given an exciting insight into a real challenge in day-to-day project work, and AmiGo benefited from new perspectives and creative ideas.
AmiGo sparks interest
Autonomous driving attracts people’s attention. Various media outlets had the opportunity to gain an impression of AmiGo and experience autonomous driving for themselves on site.
Click here for articles from the TVO and the Appenzeller Zeitung.