Market Chatter: Alphabet's Waymo Targets Fleet of 20,000 Vehicles by End of Next Year

04:55 AM EDT, 10/20/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) Waymo unit plans to grow its fleet to 8,000 cars by the end of 2026 and to 20,000 by the end of next year from 4,000 at present, Semafor reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The ride-hailing company recently borrowed $5 billion to expand its fleet, according to the report. Waymo didn't immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)