Waymo’s new Ojai robotaxi looks like it was made for the future, and it’s got a brain upgrade, too
Waymo has introduced its new robotaxi, the Ojai, which features a futuristic design and a focus on passenger comfort. The vehicle is equipped with advanced technology and accessibility features, making it more than just a mode of transportation. Early public rides will begin soon, with plans for expansion into additional cities later this year.
- ▪The Ojai robotaxi has a design that prioritizes passenger space and comfort.
- ▪It includes advanced technology such as three large screens for passenger control.
- ▪Waymo plans to expand the Ojai's availability to more cities later this year.
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Waymo’s new robotaxi, the Ojai, doesn’t really look like something trying to blend into traffic. It looks like it skipped a few years ahead, landed in the future, and didn’t bother checking whether the rest of us were keeping up. This isn’t just an incremental update to Waymo’s existing fleet. It feels more like a reset — a rethink of what a ride becomes when there’s no one behind the wheel at all. And now, after months of internal testing, Waymo is finally opening the doors for early public riders in the coming weeks. A robotaxi that feels like a lounge Step inside the Ojai and the first thing you notice isn’t the tech — it’s the space. The entry feels unusually open, thanks to a low step-in height and a completely flat floor.
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