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THU · 20 AUG 2026
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Waymo's Ojai Minivans Go Fully Public, Gain Gemini Brains

Waymo has thrown open its Zeekr-built 'Ojai' robotaxi vans to all riders — no more waitlists — across three cities, and begun accepting fares from paying passengers. The company is also wiring Google's Gemini into the vehicles, letting the AI take on chores beyond mapping, from route chatter to trip planning. It's the clearest sign yet that the vans, once a curiosity, are becoming Waymo's workhorse fleet.

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