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Commitments and Contingencies - Contingencies (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Mar. 16, 2021
driver
Feb. 07, 2020
USD ($)
Mar. 26, 2019
USD ($)
Oct. 28, 2015
driver
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Loss contingency accrual         $ 2,200 $ 1,800
Non-Income tax matters         $ 1,300 $ 1,300
UNITED KINGDOM            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Drivers | driver       25    
Drivers treated as workers | driver 70,000          
HMRC            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Value-added-tax percentage         20.00%  
Google v. Levandowski            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Settlement amount awarded to other party   $ 10 $ 127      
Joint and Several Liability            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Settlement amount awarded to other party     $ 1