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Waymo Launches Public Paid Rides With Ojai Robotaxi

Published 20 August 2026

Waymo has begun offering paid rides to the general public in its new Ojai robotaxi, a Chinese-made electric minivan, in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The move marks the commercial launch of the vehicle, which had been available only through a limited free trial since May 28, and signals a major step in the A...

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