Waymo has officially unveiled the "Ojai," and it will now roll it out to three cities in its maiden voyage across metropolitan areas on real roads and traffic situations.

The Ojai is Waymor's purpose-built robotaxi and will now operate as part of its growing fleet, promising a new and safe riding experience for all. Here's what you have to know about the newest robotaxi to hit the road.

Waymo Rolls Out Ojai Robotaxis

Waymo is rolling out its new Ojai robotaxis, which introduces a new era for the autonomous ride-hailing company and unveils the new minivan-like fully electric vehicle made in China.

According to Engadget, the Ojai vehicle is a purpose-built robotaxi that Waymo designed, developed, and made specifically to carry out its autonomous taxi services across regions.

The Ojai is Waymo's version of Tesla's Cybercab, another example of a purpose-built vehicle meant for robotaxi operations, with the latter known for having no steering wheels inside.

Waymo's Ojai features a steering wheel, which could potentially mean that safety drivers may join rides for some time in the future before the company begins offering fully autonomous rides. The good thing is that this robotaxi is built for autonomous ride-hailing only.

Free Rides Across Three Cities

According to the company's latest press release, Ojai will be rolling out to three cities in the country for its first rollout in the coming weeks, which will offer an all-new experience for its patrons and new users.

Ojai will be coming soon to San Francisco and Los Angeles in the California state's rollout, with San Francisco known for as the home of robotaxis and having seen the longest operations of self-driving passenger vehicles in any place in the country.

In addition to these Californian cities, Waymo also announced that Phoenix, Arizona, will also see its Ojai rolling out soon and offering robotaxi rides, which users can book via the app.

Ojai Expands on Accessibility

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Apart from being purpose-built as robotaxi vehicles that passengers can hail from the app, Waymo said that it has also designed the Ojai to address the many suggestions from its riders and community partners.

According to the company, they have integrated accessibility features inside the vehicles, going beyond the touchscreen tablets that will help users better customize their trip.

"From embedded braille and screen-reader compatibility to a seat-integrated handle for extra support when entering or exiting, these features ensure the vehicle is as accessible as it is convenient," said Waymo.