Waymo just handed select riders in three major cities the keys to something different. The Ojai. A boxy, all-electric minivan conceived in the U.S. but assembled in China. Built not for show but for profit. It arrives at a tense moment. The company has paused freeway operations in multiple markets after vehicles struggled in construction zones. It recalled thousands of cars over software glitches tied to flooded roads. Yet here comes the vehicle meant to carry the business forward. Cheaper. Tougher. Ready for volume. The Ojai rides on a modified version of Zeekr’s SEA platform, courtesy of Geely Holdings. Its gondola-style doors slide open like elevator panels. A flat floor and low step make entry simple. Inside, three large adaptive screens dominate. USB-C ports, cup holders, extra legroom, grab bars, even braille labeling. The cabin feels less like a taxi and more like a lounge on wheels. Easier to clean. Faster to charge. Designed to survive the daily grind of commercial service.…