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Waymo locks in $5B loan from Blackstone, PIMCO to fuel robotaxi expansion

TechCrunch By Kirsten Korosec Oct 8, 2026 · 9:16 AM 0 views 0 comments

Waymo locks in $5B loan from Blackstone, PIMCO to fuel robotaxi expansion — Image: TechCrunch

This is the first time the Alphabet-owned company has turned to debt financing.

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