Waymo’s cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in these three cities

Waymo has made its next-generation robotaxi, the Ojai, available to all riders in three cities. The lower-cost vehicle is a key part of the company’s push toward mass scale and eventual profitability.

The rollout suggests Waymo is moving from limited autonomous ride-hailing deployments toward broader commercial operations. Reducing vehicle costs could be crucial as robotaxi companies try to prove that autonomous mobility can become a sustainable business, not just a technical milestone.