Waymo Valued at $126B as Co-CEOs Accelerate Robotaxi Expansion

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Waymo's valuation soars to $126 billion as it accelerates its robotaxi expansion plans, with co-CEOs Tekedra Mawakana and Dmitri Dolgov citing fresh funding as a key driver of the move. The company has secured $16 billion in new investment, nearly tripling its last valuation of $45 billion.

The latest round was led by top investors including Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz. Alphabet, Waymo's majority backer, remains committed to the ride-hailing giant. With this influx of capital, Waymo aims to further accelerate its robotaxi expansion plans.

Currently, Waymo operates over 400,000 weekly rides across six US cities: Austin, Phoenix, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami. Its fleet is expected to surge to between 700,000 and 3 million vehicles by the end of the decade, according to an estimate from Boston Consulting Group.

Waymo's robotaxi service is currently available in electric Jaguar I-Pace SUVs, but it plans to integrate its technology into vehicles from Chinese EV brand Zeekr, Hyundai, and Toyota. Last year, Waymo vehicles completed 15 million rides, bringing the total since inception to over 20 million.

The company has also been testing highway drives through employee trials across US cities in an effort to expand beyond surface streets and unlock new ride opportunities, such as airport trips. However, Waymo's record on safety is not without incident – the company has been involved in two fatal crashes and is under investigation by both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.

Despite this, co-CEOs Mawakana and Dolgov are confident that their technology is leading the way in autonomous mobility. They stated that "the age of autonomous mobility at scale has arrived" and that Waymo is poised to take advantage of it. With its significant valuation now surpassed by $126 billion, Waymo remains a front-runner in the autonomous ride-hailing market, competing with giants like Tesla and Amazon's Zoox.
 
I'm not sure if 126 billion is too much for one company... 🤑 I mean, we're talking about a valuation that puts it on par with some of the big tech players out there. It just goes to show how quickly things can move in this industry. And $16 billion in new funding? That's a lot of money! 💸 But you have to wonder what's driving this growth... is it really the demand for autonomous ride-hailing or is it just investors looking for the next big thing? Either way, I'm fascinated by Waymo's progress and I'll be keeping an eye on how things unfold. 🤔
 
🚗💸 The whole thing about Waymo getting this massive funding just makes me think how fast the industry is moving. I mean, who would've thought we'd be talking about robots taking over our roads in 2025? It's wild. They're gonna change the game for sure. But at the same time, those two fatal crashes are still on my mind... I hope they figure out their safety concerns soon 🤕. I'm curious to see how this all plays out with Waymo expanding into other vehicles and cities. The competition between Waymo, Tesla, and Amazon's Zoox is gonna be intense 🔥
 
🤯 just saw that Waymo's valuation has gone through the roof to 126 BILLION DOLLARS 🤑🚀 i'm not surprised tho, their robotaxi expansion plans are seriously on fire 🔥 they're already doing over 400k weekly rides in us cities and now they're talking about a massive fleet of 700k to 3m vehicles by the end of decade that's some wild growth 🤯 but gotta give them props for pushing boundaries, even if safety concerns are a thing 💔 still, it's clear they're leading the charge in autonomous mobility 👊
 
I'm not surprised Waymo is raking it in at this rate... all those fatal crashes they've had better be worth it to investors or something 🤑. I mean, $126 billion valuation? That's just crazy talk! What's next, them being able to guarantee their robotaxi service won't crash and kill anyone on the road? Like, what a joke 🤣. And with this new funding, they're gonna keep pushing forward with their highway driving trials... because that's exactly what we need more of: cars driving themselves on highways 😂. At least they're testing on surface streets already, but still... it's just a matter of time before some other driver is killed or injured and it all blows up in their face 🚨.
 
🚗💸 I'm loving how Waymo is on a roll 🤩! A 126 BILLION DOLLAR valuation is insane 😲, but it makes sense given their tech is top-notch 💻. Robotaxi expansion plans are the way to go - can you imagine having an Uber or Lyft with your own autonomous ride? 🚗👍

The investment from big players like Alphabet and Sequoia Capital is a huge boost 💪. I'm all for increasing funding, especially when it means more vehicles on the road 🚗🌆. But let's not forget about safety concerns 🚨 - two fatal crashes are a red flag, and Waymo needs to work on improving their tech ASAP 🕰️.

The partnership with Zeekr, Hyundai, and Toyota is gonna be huge 🤝! More brands integrating autonomous tech means more opportunities for the public. And have you seen those employee trials on highways? Genius 👏!

One thing that still gives me pause: how will they ensure equitable access to these services 💸? Won't just leave some people behind? 🤔
 
😤 I'm literally fuming about this... $126 billion valuation?!?! Are they kidding me?! 🤑 It's like, we're still in the experimental phase here! Two fatal crashes and you're worth that kind of money? 💸 It's just not right... And what's with all these new investors jumping on the bandwagon? Like, can't they see the safety issues? 🚗 The company is already expanding to more vehicles, but are they thinking about the risks?!? 🤦‍♂️ I mean, I'm all for innovation and progress, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here... We need to work on those safety concerns before we start counting our billions 💸
 
Wow! 🤯 $126 billion valuation for Waymo is wild 💸 And I'm thinking, if they can get their robotaxi game on track, it'll be a huge win for passengers too 🚗👍 Interesting that Alphabet remains committed to the ride-hailing giant, even with all this new cash 💰
 
Wow 🤯! I mean, 126 billion dollars is just insane 💸. They're talking about automating everything from airport trips to surface streets. It's interesting how they got involved in fatal crashes but still think their tech is leading the way 🚗💻. Did you hear Waymo is working with major brands like Toyota and Zeekr? It'll be fascinating to see how it plays out with Tesla and Zoox. The future of ride-sharing is looking bright, I guess 😎
 
I gotta say, $126 billion is wild 🤯! I mean, who needs that kind of cash to be all about autonomous car tech? It's like they're saying, 'We've got this, we don't need anyone else!' 🚗💸 But seriously, it's kinda scary when you think about how much control Waymo has now. Like, what if their tech isn't as reliable as everyone thinks? We've seen some issues with safety, and that's a major red flag 🔴🚨. And then there's the question of who's really in charge here - Alphabet or Waymo? It's like they're two peas in a pod, but which one's got the power? 🤝💥
 
🚗💸 just saw that Waymo's gone from 45 billion to 126 billion 💥 what's crazy is that they went from basically no cars on the road to over 400k weekly rides in just a few years 🤯 they're gonna have like 700k to 3mil vehicles by decade end 🔥 and they're not just stopping at electric SUVs 🚗🔋 they got plans with Hyundai, Toyota, Zeekr... this is like autonomous future stuff 🌆 the numbers don't lie 15 mil rides last year and now it's over 20 mil 📈 so yeah... Waymo's the real deal 💯
 
🤗 I'm loving this news! $126 billion for Waymo? That's wild 🤑 But what I find really interesting is how their robotaxi service is expanding to more cities and incorporating new vehicles from top brands... it's like they're making autonomous transportation a reality, one ride at a time 😊. And hey, I'm all for them pushing the boundaries of safety too – accidents will happen, but with proper testing and development, we can minimize risks and create better public spaces 🚗💡. With Waymo on board, I think we're getting closer to that futuristic transportation network that'll make our lives easier... 👍
 
🤣 This is getting wild! I mean, who needs human drivers when you've got robots behind the wheel? $126 billion valuation is crazy, but hey, someone's gotta pay for all those robotaxi rides 🚗💸. And let's be real, Waymo's got some serious cash and influence on its side with Alphabet backing them up big time 💰. The safety concerns are a major red flag though... two fatal crashes? That's not exactly the kind of 'smooth ride' you want when you're cruising through the city 🚗😬. Still, I guess the tech is advancing at lightning speed and Waymo's all about pushing that autonomous mobility frontier 🌟.
 
I'm loving this news about Waymo's robotaxi expansion plans 🚗💸 I mean, $126 billion is crazy money for a company that's still testing out its tech on the streets. But you know what? It makes sense. With all the hype around autonomous driving and the growing demand for ride-sharing services, it's like Waymo just stumbled into the right place at the right time. And hey, they've got some serious investors backing them up - I mean, who doesn't want to invest in a company that's about to disrupt an entire industry? I'm not saying it's going to be smooth sailing for them (those fatal crashes are still pretty concerning), but if anyone can make this work, it's Waymo. And hey, they're already making some crazy money - 15 million rides last year and counting 🚀
 
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