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Sources: Waymo aims to expand its fleet to 8K by the end of this year, up from 4K today, and to 20K by the end of 2027, after raising $5B in debt this month (Ellen DiMauro/Semafor)

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In short

Waymo aims to reach 20,000 self-driving cars by the end of 2027 by expanding its fleet to 8,000 by the end of this year and improving its technology.

Key points

  • Waymo's goal is to reach 20,000 self-driving cars by the end of 2027.: Waymo's goal is to reach 20,000 self-driving cars by the end of 2027.
  • The company plans to expand its fleet to 8,000 by the end of this year.: The company plans to expand its fleet to 8,000 by the end of this year.
  • The $5 billion debt raise is part of the company's strategy to reach these targets.: The $5 billion debt raise is part of the company's strategy to reach these targets.

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