[matt_the_bass]

That could be. Google (Alphabet) obviously has moved on after an early investment in Uber. Alphabet has announced leading a big round Lyft [1].

1. http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-lyft-alp...

[malandrew]

Google still has $3.5 billion in Uber. Like Softbank, they are hedging their bets and creating a market condition where they have more leverage to negotiate in Waymo's favor.