Waymo swapped out its Charlotte fleet. Around a dozen Ojai vehicles arrived, equipped with the company’s sixth-generation autonomous driving system. A spokesperson confirmed the new robotaxis now operate with trained specialists seated behind the wheel.
The Ojai models mark a shift from the Jaguar SUVs that arrived in Charlotte back in February. These vehicles drive themselves, but human operators must stay inside during this testing phase.
“The next phase will be fully autonomous operations for employees, who will provide feedback on the ride experience before we welcome our first public riders,” the spokesperson said, according to The Charlotte Ledger. When that next phase begins remains unclear…