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Segment Information and Geographic Information - Summary (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
segment
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]      
Number of operating segments | segment 5    
Number of reportable segments | segment 5    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Depreciation and amortization $ (472) $ (426) $ (510)
Stock-based compensation expense (4,596) (172) (137)
Loss from operations (8,596) (3,033) (4,080)
Segments      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Loss from operations (268) 251 (550)
Segments | Rides      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Loss from operations 2,071 1,541 388
Segments | Eats      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Loss from operations (1,372) (601) (355)
Segments | Freight      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Loss from operations (217) (102) (39)
Segments | Other Bets      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Loss from operations (251) (50) (1)
Segments | ATG and Other Technology Programs      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Loss from operations (499) (537) (543)
Reconciling Items      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Unallocated research and development and general and administrative expenses (2,457) (1,971) (1,611)
Depreciation and amortization (472) (426) (510)
Stock-based compensation expense (4,596) (172) (137)
Legal, tax, and regulatory reserve changes and settlements (353) (340) (440)
Driver appreciation award (299) 0 0
Payroll tax on IPO stock-based compensation (86) 0 0
Asset impairment/loss on sale of assets (8) (237) (340)
Acquisition and financing related expenses 0 (15) (4)
Gain (loss) on restructuring of lease arrangement 0 4 (7)
Impact of 2018 Divested Operations 0 (127) (481)
Restructuring charges $ (57) $ 0 $ 0