Waymo has begun offering rides in a new vehicle called the Ojai. The pale blue, boxy minivan-style robotaxi marks the company’s first purpose-built autonomous vehicle. No longer does the Alphabet subsidiary rely solely on retrofitted Jaguars. This shift comes at a moment when weekly ride volumes approach half a million and executives eye one million rides per week by year’s end. The Ojai, manufactured by China’s Zeekr, a Geely subsidiary, rolls out first to select riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Trips start free for a limited time. Mashable reported the interior feels like a living room on wheels. Elevator-like sliding doors open to a flat floor with low step-in height. Higher ceilings and extra legroom create space that previous models lacked. A seat-integrated handle offers support. Braille markings and screen-reader compatibility address accessibility from the start. Three large LED screens let passengers adjust temperature, select music or track the route.…