Waymo Boosts Private Debt Deal to $5 Billion
“Bloomberg reports Waymo has boosted its private debt deal to five billion dollars, to fund expansion of its self-driving cars.” — Hank Ledger, on air
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Market HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Bloomberg.com: “Waymo Boosts Private Debt Deal to $5 Billion in Push for Growth”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 3:24 PM ET on Market Hours, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
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- Bloomberg.comWaymo Boosts Private Debt Deal to $5 Billion in Push for Growth
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBloomberg reports Waymo has boosted its private debt deal to five billion dollars, to fund expansion of its self-driving cars.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFive billion dollars of borrowed money, handed to cars with no drivers. What could possibly go wrong? I'm delighted.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, you've never trusted anything without a pulse. Even your tea gets nervous. Robot taxis are the future, and you'll be in the back seat.
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