Waymo has expanded access to its latest robotaxi, opening rides to all users in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. The move marks a new phase in the Alphabet company's effort to scale autonomous mobility with vehicles designed to be more efficient to build, operate, and service.
Passengers in these cities may now be matched with the new model, known as the Ojai, when requesting a ride. As the fleet grows, Waymo plans to let riders choose between the Ojai and the earlier Jaguar I-Pace vehicle. The company says it currently operates about 300 Ojai units in its commercial fleet.
Waymo also plans to bring the Ojai to Denver, Las Vegas, and San Diego later this year. The rollout reflects a broader expansion strategy built around a sixth-generation self-driving system that is designed to work across multiple vehicle types.
Unlike the company's earlier electric SUV-based fleet, the Ojai is a minivan developed with Zeekr and built on the SEA-M platform. The vehicle includes a redesigned interface and Gemini AI as an in-car assistant, aiming to make the ride experience more intuitive and accessible.
Waymo's long-term goal is clear: a robotaxi platform that can scale efficiently while supporting everyday urban travel. If the expansion continues at this pace, autonomous ride-hailing could become a more familiar part of city transportation in the years ahead.
