Waymo Opens Its China-Built Zeekr Robotaxi to All Riders in Three US Cities

Waymo has just thrown open the doors of its next-generation robotaxi—the Ojai—to every passenger in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. This marks a significant expansion for the autonomous ride-hailing service, which previously limited access to the new vehicle. Now, anyone using the Waymo app in those metro areas can hail the futuristic electric shuttle.

The Ojai is particularly notable because it rolls off the assembly line of Zeekr, a Chinese automaker. While a host of Chinese EVs dominate the home market, American buyers are still blocked by regulations and tariffs from purchasing such vehicles directly. This makes the Ojai one of the rare opportunities for US residents to experience a Chinese-made electric car first-hand—without ever leaving their city.