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Waymo's new robotaxi Ojai is supposed to be more spacious. We brought our baggage to put it to the test.

Waymo introduced the Ojai robotaxi for spacious rides in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. We tested it out and brought our suitcases.

Waymo's new robotaxi Ojai is supposed to be more spacious. We brought our baggage to put it to the test.

TL;DR

  • Waymo is launching its new, more spacious Ojai robotaxi in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles.
  • Business Insider reporters tested the Ojai's luggage capacity, fitting six suitcases comfortably.
  • The Ojai features a cavernous interior and carriage-style doors, manufactured by Geely and retrofitted by Waymo.
  • It uses Waymo's sixth-generation AI driver with a reduced sensor suite compared to previous models.
  • A minor glitch occurred during the test ride where the vehicle paused twice to contact rider support.