importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-19T22:25:01Z
Waymo Unveils Next-Gen Ojai Robotaxi for Wider U.S. Deployment
Waymo has launched its next-generation Ojai robotaxi in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco, featuring a cheaper, modular self-driving system and partnership with Zeekr. The vehicle aims to scale autonomous ride-sharing operations while addressing cost and durability challenges through a redesigned minivan platform.
The next-generation robotaxi, called the Waymo Ojai, is central to the company's push towards mass scale, and eventually, profitability.
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