Waymo Opens Next-Gen Ojai Robotaxi Fleet to All Riders Across Three Major Cities

Alphabet autonomous driving unit Waymo has officially opened access to its next-generation robotaxi—codenamed the Waymo Ojai—to all riders in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Designed from the ground up to reduce hardware manufacturing costs while increasing interior passenger space, the Ojai marks a pivotal shift in Waymo transition from pilot deployments to mass commercial scaling.

The new vehicle architecture integrates Waymo sixth-generation sensor suite, featuring simplified lidar sensor pods, high-resolution cameras, and dynamic radar modules calibrated for severe weather conditions. By reducing per-unit sensor costs by over 40% compared to previous Jaguar I-PACE platforms, Waymo aims to compress unit economics and achieve operating profitability across key urban markets.

Riders can request the Ojai directly through the updated Waymo One mobile application. Early passenger feedback highlights enhanced legroom, accessible sliding door entryways, and custom in-cabin entertainment displays tailored for urban transit.