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Here Comes Ojai, Waymo’s New Chinese-Made Robotaxi

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Here Comes Ojai, Waymo’s New Chinese-Made Robotaxi
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Waymo is launching its new 'Ojai' autonomous minivans in several major US cities, marking a shift toward vehicles designed specifically for self-driving rather than retrofitted models. This expansion comes despite recent operational setbacks, including service suspensions due to flooding and construction zone navigation issues.

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The deployment of purpose-built autonomous vehicles represents a critical milestone in the commercial viability and scaling of robotaxi services.

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