Waymo launches Ojai robotaxi on Zeekr platform — a step toward scaling and revenue

Friends — an update from the autonomous driving world: Waymo has begun a limited rollout of its new Ojai robotaxi in Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco.

Briefly:
- Ojai is a modified Zeekr electric minivan (Geely) engineered to reduce costs and simplify maintenance.
- Equipped with sixth‑generation sensors (cameras, lidars, radars) and a modular architecture designed for scaling.
- Waymo is offering complimentary rides to select users to collect feedback; the service was previously partially paused to refine operations in complex areas.

Why it matters: Ojai offers Waymo a tangible path to lower unit costs and scalable commercial deployment.

How do you assess Waymo’s chances of rapid fleet growth and revenue generation?

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