# Waymo expands overseas, but remains a niche cash-burning business for Alphabet

> Original title: As Waymo expands overseas, it remains a niche cash-burning business

- Source: CNBC · Technology
- Published: 2026-10-28T23:53:58.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/s3izmfng0sxn8grhfuhyfnk75
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/28/as-waymo-expands-overseas-it-remains-a-niche-cash-burning-business.html

## Summary

Alphabet's Other Bets segment, which includes Waymo, generated $372 million in third-quarter revenue, up 8% from a year earlier and 0.3% of total sales, while its operating loss widened to $2.05 billion from $1.43 billion. Waymo plans robotaxi rides in Germany in 2027 and has planned expansions into Canada, Singapore and Spain. Alphabet also reported negative free cash flow of over $9 billion for the quarter.