Waymo deploys sixth-generation Ojai robotaxis with Chinese-made Geely vehicles to employees in San Francisco and LA; plans public launch later in 2026 to extend U.S. driverless lead amid $7.51B losses.

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. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesWaymo 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 Alph...