Inside Waymo's New Ojai Robotaxi: More Space, Sliding Doors and Smarter AI
I got an early ride before Waymo opens up its new vehicles to passengers. Here's what it's like aboard.
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Waymo's self-driving vehicles have been roaming the streets in more than a dozen cities. Now, the company is opening the doors of its newest fleet to select passengers.
Called the Ojai (pronounced like "Oh, hi"), the modified Zeekr vehicles are boxier and more spacious than the Jaguar I-Pace that Waymo has been using over the last few years. The Ojai has a flat floor, more legroom and higher ceilings, as well as dual-sliding doors that give you more room when entering and exiting the car. Overall, it feels a lot like a roomy van on the inside.
The Ojai is equipped with the sixth-generation Waymo Driver, which is designed to handle harsher weather conditions, including snow -- meaning it'll be easier for Waymo to expand to...
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