Waymo begins deploying next-gen Ojai robotaxis to extend its U.S. lead

A Waymo autonomous vehicle outside the Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.Waymo on Thursday said it has begun using its sixth-generation driverless system to provide robotaxi rides to employees on Ojai vehicles, which use a base model made by Chinese automaker Geely.By upgrading their driverless tech, and adding more vehicles to its fleet, Waymo aims to extend its U.S. lead and lock in loyal riders. The Alphabet-owned company said its sixth-generation Waymo Driver ...