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As of Oct 19, Waymo plans to use the $5 billion it recently borrowed to grow its fleet from about 4,000 cars to 8,000 by the end of 2026 and 20,000 by the end of 2027, Semafor reports, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Waymo plans to grow its robotaxi fleet from 4,000 to 20,000 cars by the end of 2027, per Semafor
Not confirmed by the company — reported on Oct 19, 2026 (source: semafor.com).
Waymo plans to use the $5 billion it recently borrowed to grow its fleet from about 4,000 cars to 8,000 by the end of 2026 and 20,000 by the end of 2027, Semafor reports, citing people familiar with the matter. Waymo declined to comment; it has said it raised the debt to expand in the U.S. and internationally. Waymo operates in 15 U.S. cities.
Source: Semafor
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