Driverless PostBus Hits Swiss Bank in Nunningen

A driverless public transport bus operated by PostBus Switzerland crashed into a bank building in Nunningen on Thursday evening, causing significant property damage but no injuries.

According to the cantonal police, the articulated autonomous bus began rolling for reasons that are still under investigation at around 8:35 pm while it was stationary at a stop on Zullwilerstrasse.

The vehicle crossed a traffic island before colliding directly with the façade of a local bank branch. Authorities confirmed that both the building and the bus sustained considerable damage in the impact.

Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, but no passengers or bystanders were injured in the incident.

Police in Switzerland have launched an investigation to determine what caused the driverless vehicle to move unexpectedly. Technical failure, system malfunction, or braking issues have not been ruled out at this stage.

Driverless and semi-autonomous public transport systems have been increasingly tested across Switzerland and Europe as part of efforts to modernise urban mobility and improve efficiency. However, the incident highlights ongoing safety challenges associated with autonomous transport technologies.

Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the bus was in fully autonomous mode at the time of the accident or whether a remote operator was monitoring the system.

The investigation is ongoing, and further technical assessments are expected in the coming days.

Gotthard Pass Reopens Ahead of Holiday Traffic.

The Gotthard Pass in Switzerland will reopen to road traffic on Friday at 11 a.m., earlier than expected due to favourable weather conditions.

The Federal Roads Office confirmed that clearing and repair work progressed faster than planned because of low snowfall this season. As a result, the winter closure of the pass will be lifted ahead of the busy holiday travel period.

The reopening is expected to ease traffic on the heavily used north–south route along the A2 motorway, especially during the upcoming Ascension and Whitsun holiday weekends.

With the pass reopening, the seasonal extension at the Göschenen exit will also return to operation. The extended three-kilometre lane, starting near Wassen, is designed to reduce congestion and prevent traffic from diverting into nearby villages.

On the southern side, a special traffic lane at Airolo will also be activated to manage holiday traffic flow more efficiently.

Authorities stated that these measures aim to improve safety and reduce congestion along one of Switzerland’s most important transit routes, which connects northern and southern Europe through the Alps.

The early reopening is expected to benefit both local commuters and international travelers using the route during the peak travel season.