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Waymo aims to expand its fleet to 8,000 by the end of 2026, up from 4,000 now, and to 20,000 by the end of 2027, after raising $5B in debt this month

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Waymo aims to expand its fleet to 8,000 by the end of 2026, up from 4,000 now, and to 20,000 by the end of 2027, after raising $5B in debt this month

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