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Waymo opens driverless Ojai vans to all riders in three major cities

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Waymo has fully opened its Ojai model driverless vans to all riders in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. These purpose-built robotaxis, noted for their spaciousness and entertainment features, were previously available to a limited number of users in these cities. This expansion follows Waymo's recent acquisition of permits to operate in Sacramento and San Diego, though the company has also faced recent setbacks including service suspensions and vehicle recalls due to operational errors. AI

IMPACT Expands public access to autonomous ride-hailing services, potentially increasing adoption and competition in the sector.

RANK_REASON This is a product expansion for an existing autonomous vehicle service, not a frontier release.

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Waymo opens driverless Ojai vans to all riders in three major cities

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Anna Washenko) ·

    Waymo Ojai vans are now available for all riders in three cities

    It's a full rollout for the driverless vans in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

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