Waymo Rolls Out the Ojai! - CleanTechnica

Waymo Rolls Out the Ojai! - CleanTechnica

It’s been a long time coming, but Waymo is finally rolling out the Ojai, a Zeekr-produced robotaxi model, for passenger trips. It definitely looks more rider-friendly than a typical SUV like the Jaguar I-PACE Waymo has been using. And it’s got a fun, inviting look to it. It does look ... [continued] The post Waymo Rolls Out the Ojai! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Would you ride in Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi?

Getting into a car with no one behind the wheel can be a little weird the first time. You know the car is supposed to drive itself, but part of you no doubt may still feel uneasy.Waymo is trying to make that moment feel less anxious with its new Ojai robotaxi. It has more room to stretch out, bigger screens to control the ride and a cabin built for passengers from the very start.That could make a real difference. If driverless rides are going to…

Why Is Ojai, Waymo's Latest Robotaxi, Still Featuring a Steering Wheel?

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