The Rideshare Guy Podcast: Recent Episodes
Harry Campbell
A podcast covering the rideshare and mobility industry. Interviews with start-up founders, CEOs, academics, gig workers and more!
Harry interviews Alex Nesic of Bingo Tech about the company's pivot from battery swapping for two- and three-wheelers to a purpose-built electric ride-hail vehicle, the Bingo E2, driven by fleet demand in markets like South Africa and Kenya. Bingo's roots include a large-scale battery-swapping platform in China and a white-label swapping and fleet software platform deployed internationally. The E2 is an L7e-class vehicle with a 31 kWh main battery (~350 km range), optional four handheld swappable batteries (+150 km), and DC fast charging (20–80% in ~40 minutes), designed for rugged, connected fleet use and grid instability. They discuss driver economics, lower total cost of ownership via cheaper electricity, upcoming Nairobi pilots and Q3 shipments, and a "Cloud Fleet" program letting buyers reserve and purchase E2s ($12,000) to generate revenue through managed deployments, plus an AI call-in assistant, Maya.
- 0:00 Intro to RSG269 with Alex Nesic of Bingo Tech
- 00:32 Who Is Alex Nesic?
- 01:41 How Did Bingo Start?
- 05:32 Why Did Bingo Build The E2?
- 09:01 How Do The Driver Economics Work?
- 11:46 Why Is Africa Such A Big Market?
- 14:13 What Grid Challenges Exist?
- 15:59 How Does The Dual Battery System Work?
- 18:09 How Do Charging And Battery Swaps Work?
- 22:14 How Did Bingo Go From Prototype To Production?
- 23:49 What Is The Cloud Fleet Program?
- 29:08 How Are Insurance And Risk Handled?
- 30:43 What Is Maya AI Hotline?
- 32:03 How Will AVs Work In Emerging Markets?
- 33:57 Who Are The Competitors And Could It Work In The US?
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37:01 Final Thoughts And Wrap Up
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Bingo Tech: https://www.bingotech.io/
- Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-nesic
In today's episode, I'm speaking with Omar Zoubi, VP of Autonomous Mobility & Rideshare Network Strategy at TaskUs. Omar breaks down how TaskUs supports autonomous vehicle operators behind the scenes, from remote assistance to handling edge cases that today's AI systems still struggle to navigate.
We get into TaskUs' role across the AV ecosystem, including who they partner with and how their human-in-the-loop model helps fleets operate safely and scale more efficiently. Omar explains the types of real-world scenarios where AVs need intervention, how those interventions feed back into improving AI systems, and what it takes to support different types of fleets with varying operational needs.
The conversation also covers the current stage of the AV industry, including how companies like Waymo are approaching remote assistance and safety, and what challenges emerge as fleets grow. We discuss operational complexity, cost structures, and how companies think about cost per mile as they move toward commercialization.
Finally, Omar shares his perspective on where TaskUs adds the most value today, how the human-in-the-loop model will evolve over time, and what the future of the AV industry looks like as autonomy matures.
Chapters
- (00:00) Introduction to Omar Zoubi and TaskUs
- (03:19) TaskUs' domain of operation
- (03:30) TaskUs' AV business model, and their partners
- (04:43) What services does TaskUs provide to its AV clients?
- (06:10) How does TaskUs' assistance in edge cases help AV clients improve their AI?
- (07:53) Common scenarios where AV companies might need remote assistance, and how TaskUs helps.
- (09:30) Differences between supporting different AV fleets
- (10:41) How Omar thinks about Waymo's remote assistance and safety
- (12:40) What stage of the AV industry are we in?
- (14:19) Biggest operational challenges as AV fleets start to scale
- (15:46) Common traits across operators and companies in the AV industry
- (17:00) How the human-in-the-loop model will evolve as AVs mature
- (19:05) How do you plan for unpredictable scenarios, like the recent SF blackout?
- (21:38) How AV operational costs are distributed and cost per mile
- (23:10) Where does TaskUs offer the biggest value or opportunity for AV companies?
- (24:00) What does the future of the AV industry look like?
- (25:43) Conclusions and final thoughts
Notes/Links: * You can find Omar Zoubi on Linkedin. * TaskUs website (link). * Learn how TaskUs supports AV operations in their case study (link).
In today's episode, I'm speaking with Ashu Rege, Vice President of DoorDash Labs at DoorDash. Ashu shares his journey through the autonomous vehicle industry, including roles at NVIDIA and Zoox, before leading autonomy efforts within one of the largest delivery platforms in the world.
We dive into what drew him to DoorDash Labs and how the team is thinking about autonomy differently from robotaxi companies. Ashu explains the origins of DoorDash's delivery robot DOT, the goals of the DoorDash Labs, and how their Autonomous Delivery Platform (ADP) is designed to support a wide range of delivery modalities. The conversation explores what makes autonomous delivery fundamentally different from human delivery, how mature DoorDash's delivery solutions are today, and the different categories of autonomy DoorDash is pursuing.
We also get into the economics of autonomous delivery and the unique problems autonomy is best suited to solve in delivery. Ashu breaks down how DOT operates in the real world, including its limitations and where it stands out the most. Finally, we look ahead to what's next for DoorDash and DoorDash Labs' autonomy efforts over the coming year, including how the company is balancing partnerships with in‑house development.
Chapters
- (00:00) Introduction to Ashu Rege
- (02:47) Ashu's background in the AV industry (Nvidia, Zoox, and DoorDash).
- (04:30) What excited Ashu about joining DoorDash Labs, and its autonomy goals.
- (05:43) The story behind the creation of DOT and its perks
- (08:23) The goal of DoorDash Labs and what they do
- (09:18) DoorDash Labs' Autonomous Delivery Platform (ADP) explained.
- (10:34) One key difference between an autonomous delivery solution and a human.
- (11:52) How commercially mature are DoorDash's autonomous delivery solutions?
- (12:54) DoorDash's autonomous delivery categories, and how they compare to each other.
- (14:29) Why is now the right time to scale autonomy in delivery, and how autonomous delivery differs from robotaxis.
- (18:30) How DoorDash approaches the balance between partnering and building autonomous delivery solutions in-house.
- (23:31) How autonomous deliveries compare to human deliveries in cost, and the unique problem autonomous deliveries solve.
- (25:20) How autonomous deliveries work using DOT, its limitations, and where it stands out.
- (35:11) What to expect from DoorDash and DoorDash Labs over the next year in autonomy.
- (36:52) Conclusions and final thoughts
Notes/Links: * You can find Ashu on LinkedIn. * DOT is DoorDash's first in-house autonomous delivery robot. You can find more info about it here (link). * DoorDash Labs is DoorDash's robotics and automation arm. You can find more info about them on their website (link).
+ Open roles at DoorDash Labs (link).
-Harry
In today's episode, I'm speaking with Shao (Pat) Tsen, Deputy Executive Director for Consumer Policy, Transportation, and Enforcement at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
We start with an overview of the CPUC and Pat's role in it. We also break down the split between the CPUC and DMV, clarifying who regulates what, and what companies actually need to do to launch an autonomous vehicle service in California, including the different permit types required along the way.
Pat explains the CPUC's technology-agnostic approach to AV regulation, and why Tesla's current robotaxi deployment isn't considered an autonomous vehicle service under CPUC jurisdiction. We then dig into what it really takes to secure an AV permit, and whether the approval process is more subjective or objective in practice.
The conversation also covers enforcement, reporting, and data collection requirements for AV companies, including new stoppage event reporting rules and what data is ultimately made public. We also get into how the CPUC approaches transparency, accountability, and the balance between innovation and public safety—and where its regulatory oversight starts to reach its limits.
Chapters
- (00:00) Introduction to Shao (Pat) Tsen
- (03:34) Introduction to the CPUC and their areas of regulation
- (05:03) Pat's role at the CPUC
- (08:37) CPUC vs DMV: Who Regulates What?
- (10:54) Steps to launching an autonomous vehicle service in California—and the different types of permits
- (14:05) The CPUC's technology-agnostic role in AV regulation
- (15:05) Why Tesla's robotaxi isn't considered an autonomous vehicle service in California
- (18:35) What it takes to get an AV permit from the CPUC
- (21:35) Is the CPUC's AV permit approval process more subjective or objective?
- (24:55) Enforcement, reporting, and data collection for AV companies under the CPUC's jurisdiction
- (30:21) What autonomous vehicle companies currently have to report to the CPUC, including new stoppage event requirements
- (32:45) What AV company data is made publicly available?
- (37:10) How the CPUC handles new edge cases and teleoperations
- (41:44) Limits of the CPUC's oversight
- (43:00) Conclusions and final thoughts
Notes/Links:
- You can find Pat on Linkedin.
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Relevant links for the CPUC's AV program
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Decision and resolution numbers which set rules or approved new authority to operate
- D.18-05-043 aka the "Pilot Decision," created the AV Pilot program and set requirements for participants
- D.20-11-046 as modified by D.21-05-017 aka the "Deployment Decision," created AV Deployment program and set the requirements for participants
- D.24-11-002 aka the AV Data Decision, expanded AV data reporting requirements including incident reporting and "stoppage event" reporting
- R.-25-08-013 (OIR opened August 2025) – the new AV rulemaking to update policies/processes/rules for AV passenger transportation
- General Order (GO) 157-E: TCP Regulations
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Resolutions:
- Resolution TL-19144 (2023) – approved Waymo for Phase I Driverless AV Passenger Service Deployment
- Resolution TL-19145 (2023) – approved Cruise (Phase 1 driverless deployment authorization)
- AV Program Quarterly Reporting (link).
- To file a complaint, you can fill out this form Passenger complaint form and email to consumer-affairs@cpuc.ca.gov
- To submit a public comment in the ongoing AV rulemaking, as mentioned at the 41:25 timestamp, you can access the public comment tab here R2508013
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-Harry
In this episode, Hansu Kim, CEO of Flywheel Technologies, shares insights on the evolving taxi industry, Flywheel's innovative partnerships, and the impact of autonomous vehicles (AVs). With over 20 years of experience in transportation policy, Kim discusses Flywheel's rebranding, its strategic Uber partnership to integrate taxi services, and the regulatory changes required. He highlights the mutual benefits of the Uber-taxi collaboration, including increased ride efficiency and higher driver incomes. Kim also explores the future interplay between traditional taxis, AVs, and the rideshare industry's continuous transformation.
- 0:00 Intro to RSG268 with Hansu Kim, CEO of Flywheel Technologies
- 0:32 Who Is Hansu Kim and What Is Flywheel Taxi?
- 1:08 How Are Flywheel and Uber Partnering?
- 2:03 How Does This Partnership Affect the Taxi Industry?
- 2:42 What Regulatory Changes Shape the Consumer Experience?
- 4:00 What Are the Economic Benefits for Drivers and Companies?
- 5:31 How Is Technology Being Adopted in the Taxi Industry?
- 6:32 What Is the Future of Taxi and Rideshare Collaboration?
- 8:32 How Does Flywheel's Business Model Work?
- 11:30 What Are the Challenges and Benefits of the Partnership?
- 19:57 How Do Consumers Choose and What Influences Safety Perception?
- 24:12 What Is Uber's Strategy for Autonomous Vehicles?
- 24:51 How Is Waymo Partnering with Ride-Sharing Services?
- 26:14 What Are the Main Criticisms of Autonomous Vehicles?
- 26:58 How Are Partnerships Supporting Riders With Disabilities?
- 28:16 What Does the Future of the Taxi Industry Look Like?
- 29:38 How Will Autonomous Vehicles Impact Taxi Services?
- 36:08 How Can the Industry Prepare for an Autonomous Future?
- 40:11 What Innovations Are Shaping Taxi Technology?
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42:45 What Are the Final Thoughts on Waymo and Autonomous Vehicles?
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Flywheel: https://www.flywheel.com/
- Flywheel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flywheeltech/
- Hansu Kim's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansu-kim-b6b30b2/
In this episode, Dawood Milan, founder of Auto Marketplace, discusses the intricacies and the significance of New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) market. He provides insights into his career transition from finance to managing a successful Uber Black fleet and eventually founding Auto Marketplace. Dawood explains the unique regulations and economic value of the NYC TLC market, the challenges and opportunities it presents, particularly with regard to vehicle caps, insurance, and driver pay. He explores the future of autonomous vehicles (AV) in this competitive and complex market, touching on regulatory hurdles, potential business models, and the challenges posed by New York's unique urban environment. Dawood emphasizes the importance of regulatory acumen and market adaptability for new entrants like Waymo.
- 0:00 Intro
- 00:32 Who is Dawood and what is Auto Marketplace?
- 01:23 What makes the NYC TLC market unique?
- 04:50 How did Uber and Lyft impact NYC taxis?
- 07:21 What's the current state of NYC rideshare and taxis?
- 13:22 How do business models work in NYC rideshare?
- 16:30 What is Dawood's fleet and strategy?
- 18:40 What challenges and opportunities exist in the TLC market?
- 23:02 Why are TLC plates valuable and transferable?
- 24:29 How does TLC plate value change over time?
- 24:43 Is Waymo entering the NYC market?
- 25:25 What are the regulatory and business model hurdles?
- 26:49 How are drivers and medallion owners affected?
- 30:23 How do fleet management and real estate intersect?
- 37:08 What are the key tech and environmental challenges?
- 39:54 What's the future of autonomous vehicles in NYC?
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43:14 What are the final thoughts?
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Dawood's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawoodmian/
- Automarketplace: https://automarketplace.substack.com/
- X: https://x.com/automarketplc
In this episode, Harry interviews Daniel and Andres Munoz, co-founders of Tower Mobility. They discuss their extensive backgrounds in global strategy, operations, and last-mile logistics, as well as how they launched Tower Mobility during the pandemic with a focus on wheelchair accessible vehicles. The conversation delves into Tower Mobility's operational model, including its fleet of over 600 vehicles, primarily electric, and workforce of 2,000 W2 employees. Key topics include their partnerships with Uber and Waymo, the advantages and challenges of managing a large EV fleet, and how they are preparing for an autonomous vehicle future. The episode wraps up with insights on safety training, driver coaching, and the potential for human-powered services in the evolving mobility market.
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Check out Terawatt here for more information: https://www.terawattinfrastructure.com/
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0:00 Who are the founders of Tower Mobility and how did the company begin?
- 02:59 How did Tower Mobility get started during the pandemic?
- 04:13 What is the W2 driver model and how does it work?
- 06:43 What types of drivers does Tower Mobility recruit and how do they find them?
- 13:27 How does Tower Mobility partner with Uber?
- 20:00 What safety and insurance measures are in place?
- 21:38 Why is adhering to speed limits so important?
- 22:16 How does the hourly pay model compare to being an independent contractor?
- 23:16 What are the main challenges of managing a fleet?
- 26:28 How are electric vehicles being used in fleet operations?
- 28:41 What cost benefits come with electric vehicles?
- 32:18 What does the charging infrastructure for EV fleets look like?
- 34:07 How might autonomous vehicles shape the future of fleet management?
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39:20 What are the final thoughts and takeaways from the discussion?
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Daniel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-munoz-gmvp/
- Andres’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-munoz-0278926/
In this episode, Harry interviews Jeremy Bird, Executive Vice President of Driver Experience at Lyft, about Lyft's recent global expansion and the strategic acquisition of Free Now. Bird discusses Lyft's growth into international markets, beginning with Canada and Puerto Rico, and highlights the benefits of partnering with Free Now, a prominent taxi app operating in nine European countries. They delve into the regulatory differences between the US and European markets, the similarities in driver ethos between Lyft and Free Now, and the potential synergies from combining their technologies and experiences. The conversation also covers the significance of Lyft's operations in Canada and its micro-mobility solutions, such as bike and scooter sharing, and how these ventures align with Lyft's overall strategy, including the future integration of autonomous vehicles.
- 00:00 Introduction to Jeremy Bird and Lyft's expansion
- 01:05 How has Lyft's expansion into Canada and Puerto Rico been?
- 02:33 What is Lyft’s strategic shift to global markets?
- 05:19 What is Free Now and what are its operations?
- 07:34 How do Europe and US taxi industries compare?
- 10:34 What are the synergies and future plans for Lyft and Free Now?
- 14:33 What is Lyft's global expansion strategy?
- 15:38 How is Lyft's market penetration in Europe?
- 15:52 What are the regulatory challenges and labor relations?
- 17:17 What are the opportunities in the European market?
- 21:15 How is Lyft's growth in Canada?
- 23:50 How has Lyft been integrating micro-mobility solutions?
- 27:32 What are Lyft’s plans for autonomous vehicles?
- 29:20 Conclusion and Future Prospects
Jeremy’s LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-bird-6a03aa11
In this episode, Harry speaks with Will Coleman, CEO and Co-Founder of Alto, an innovative rideshare and delivery service emphasizing safety, hospitality, and consistency. Will discusses Alto’s operations in multiple U.S. cities, their unique business model involving employed drivers and owned vehicles, and their strategic focus on fleet management as a foundation for electric and autonomous mobility.
Most importantly, the conversation delves into Alto’s newest partnership with Uber, the complexities of fleet management, and the differentiation factors contributing to their success, such as lower insurance costs and high service quality. Will also touches on the benefits and challenges of scaling, and shares insights on the future of autonomous vehicles in the rideshare industry.
- 00:00 - Introduction to Will Coleman and Alto
- 01:09 - Will's alternate bio and podcast introduction
- 02:57 - Alto's unique business model
- 04:06 - Challenges of fleet management
- 08:54 - Partnership with Uber
- 16:18 - Benefits of Alto's model for Uber
- 21:56 - Unique experience in the rideshare industry
- 23:30 - Challenges and solutions in fleet management
- 27:14 - The Alto Fleet and electrification
- 29:25 - Potential Downsides of the Partnership
- 34:00 - Alto’s Place in the Autonomous Vehicle Market
- 38:25 - Alto’s reaction to the Waymo Business
- 40:46 - Future Plans and Closing Remarks
Alto: https://ridealto.com Will Coleman’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-coleman RSG179: Redefining Rideshare with Alto RSG203: An Update on Alto Harry’s Newsletter: The Driverless Digest
In this episode, Harry speaks with Jeremy Bird, the Executive Vice President of Driver Experience at Lyft. They discuss Jeremy's role and responsibilities, including his focus on autonomous vehicles (AV) and their integration into Lyft’s services. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of having an open and honest conversation about the impact of AVs on human drivers, highlighting the potential for a hybrid future where both AVs and human-driven cars coexist. He mentions Lyft's upcoming partnership with May Mobility to introduce AVs on the platform and stresses the need for economic mobility and support for drivers. The conversation also covers Lyft’s commitment to driver earnings, transparency, and new initiatives like an enhanced rewards program and opportunities for drivers to advance or transition in their careers. Jeremy asserts that while AVs may bring changes, the goal is to grow the overall market and improve the driver and rider experience.
- 00:30 Intros
- 2:13 What is Lyft’s main focus right now?
- 5:00 Should drivers be worried about AVs?
- 7:07 What has Waymo’s growth been like?
- 10:04 How will Lyft assist drivers with the rise of AVs?
- 13:15 Will humans be an option in the future?
- 17:40 Are humans in competition with AVs?
- 25:06 Will drivers earn less money because of AVs?
- 29:29 Will driving for Lyft get better or worse in the future?
- 31:20 What is causing Lyft’s success?
- 34:53 How does Lyft compare with Uber?
- 38:48 Where to find Jeremy
https://www.lyft.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-bird-6a03aa11/
https://x.com/jeremybird
In this episode, Harry speaks with Justin Pappan, founder of EV Access, who discusses the inception and growth of his electric vehicle rental service based in Phoenix, Arizona. Three years since its founding, EV Access caters to both visitors and Uber drivers, offering flexible rental options and a focus on customer service. The conversation covers Justin's experiences as a Tesla owner, the operational challenges and strategies of managing an EV fleet, and the company’s future plans, including preparation for autonomous vehicle integration. Justin also delves into the insurance and financial aspects of fleet management, the advantages of Tesla's technology in tracking and maintenance, and innovative marketing tactics. Lastly, he touches on the potential for partnerships and the importance of being prepared for the shift to driverless vehicles.
- EV Access: https://evaccess.io/
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Justin Pappan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-pappan/
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00:30 Introduction to Justin Pappan and EV Access
- 00:51 Personal Connection and Tesla Experience
- 01:40 Challenges and Solutions in EV Rentals
- 02:34 Business Model and Future Plans
- 03:42 Fleet Details and Market Strategies
- 06:27 Operational Insights and Customer Education
- 17:25 Financial Strategies and Vehicle Partnerships
- 24:47 Advice and Industry Insights
- 26:18 The Challenges of Creating Authentic Content
- 26:45 The Value of Real-World Experience in Online Courses
- 29:06 Navigating the Car Rental Market
- 30:45 Effective Marketing Tactics for Fleet Owners
- 33:51 The Importance of Diversifying Platforms
- 41:17 Tools and Strategies for Fleet Management
- 42:21 Insurance Challenges in the Ride-Share Industry
- 45:57 Preparing for an Autonomous Vehicle Future
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50:06 Conclusion and Contact Information
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Listen to these podcasts mentioned in the show:
- RSG261: EV Fleet Charging With Bluedot - Martin Hamedani: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/therideshareguy/id/32888257
- RSG139: Ed Walker on Managing Insurance for Shared Mobility Operators: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/therideshareguy/id/15512057
In this episode, Harry interviews Garrett Wood, the founder and CEO of GetScale. Garrett discusses how GetScale uses one-on-one conversations combined with proprietary data and technology to recruit and motivate individuals for gig economy roles. He shares his extensive experience from his time at Uber, where he helped build and scale the first driver recruiting team. The conversation delves into the challenges and strategies of driver acquisition, onboarding, and conversion, including the importance of motivation and real conversations. Garrett also covers the operational details of GetScale's services and how they enhance recruitment processes for large gig economy businesses.
- Garrett’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettscottwood/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/get-scale/
- https://www.getscale.com/
- 00:32 Introduction to Garrett Wood and GetScale
- 02:51 Garrett's Journey at Uber
- 05:06 Challenges and Strategies in Driver Recruitment
- 07:43 The Role of Motivation in Driver Conversion
- 12:50 GetScale's Approach to Recruitment
- 19:42 Tactical Insights for Gig Economy Companies
- 34:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this episode, Harry interviews Martin Hamadani, Vice President of Partnerships at Blue Dot. Martin discusses his role in leading the commercial and growth efforts for Blue Dot's B2B fleet business, highlighting his extensive experience in scaling startups and business development. They delve into Blue Dot’s solutions for public and home charging for EV fleets, focusing on the integration of various public chargers into a single platform for ease of use. Martin also explains Blue Dot’s value propositions for corporate fleets, gig drivers, and rental companies, emphasizing the importance of a unified EV charging experience. Topics include the benefits and challenges of EV adoption, the impact of Tesla's supercharging network, and strategies for fleet management. Martin concludes by sharing insights on the company's engagement at trade shows and future plans.
- 00:32 Introduction to Martin Hamadani and Blue Dot
- 01:14 The Evolution of Blue Dot's EV Solutions
- 03:53 Addressing Public Charging Challenges
- 06:34 Home Charging Solutions for Fleets
- 9:22 EV Charging for Rideshare Drivers
- 17:06 Tesla vs. Non-Tesla EVs in Fleets
- 22:33 Charging Flexibility and Costs
- 24:21 Fleet Owners and Corporate Partnerships
- 26:47 Exploring Car Sharing and Rentals
- 36:18 Challenges and Best Practices for Fleet EV Adoption
- 40:50 Conclusion and Contact Information
Martin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinhamedani/
In this episode Harry speaks with Kathryn Webster. Kathryn is an associate at KKR, a global investment firm investing across private markets in every asset class all over the world. She is also the founder of Together Achieving Dreams Foundation, bridging the gap between potential and possibility for the blind and low vision.
- 0:00 Intros
- 3:48 How should riders refer to blind passengers?
- 5:33 What is it like calling a ride as a blind person?
- 12:09 How should service animals be referred to?
- 16:58 What questions can you ask regarding service dogs?
- 22:37 What should a driver do if they are scared of dogs?
- 28:11 What does Kathryn think of fake service dogs?
Links for today's show:
- Kathryn’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryncornellwebster/
In this episode Harry speaks with Maria. Maria is the VP/MG of Gig at Getaround, the world's leading connected carsharing platform, on a mission toward empowering people to carshare everywhere.
- Maria’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-briskman-ba7802138/
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- 1:30 What is the joint between Getaround and HyreCar?
- 7:49 How can this partnership benefit drivers?
- 10:11 What markets is this available in?
- 14:57 What has Maria observed about successful drivers?
- 21:00 What’s it like to be a renter or an owner?
- 23:40 What are some new things coming?
- 27:00 Are renters or owners more in demand?
In this episode Harry speaks with Nikhil Goel. Nikhil is the Chief Commercial Officer of Archer. Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility networks. Archer’s mission is to unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time. Nikhil is also the co-founder of Uber Elevate, which will bring aerial rideshare to a large scale.
- 0:00 Intros
- 4:40 What was the inflection point for aerial rideshare?
- 11:10 What is the main advantage for aerial travel?
- 19:45 How can the price be reduced?
- 23:00 How far away is mass adoption?
- 31:55 What are some of the challenges?
- 34:40 Will aerial rideshare benefit everyone?
Links:
- Nikhil’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngoel1/
- Archer: www.archer.com
- Uber Elevate: https://www.uber.com/us/en/elevate/vision/
In this episode Harry speaks with Jose Carlos Aguilar. Jose is the Director of Operations at MI NAVE. MI NAVE has the best vehicles to work with all Mobility Apps such as DiDi, UBER, Cabify and many more.
- MI NAVE: https://www.nave.mx/
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Jose Carlos - Director of Operations at MI NAVE Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josecarlosaguilarb/
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0:00 Intros
- 2:30 What is rideshare like outside the US?
- 6:25 Why is Latin America exciting for Uber?
- 10:00 How do take rates compare?
- 13:15 How is it different for drivers?
- 21:10 Why is Brazil a good market?
- 23:49 How does InDrive fit into the market?
- 26:51 How does a cash economy affect the industry?
- 30:50 How does the negotiation model work?
- 37:37 What does Jose think of regulations?
In this episode Harry speaks with Tomer Kashi. Tomer is the CEO of VOOM: VOOM is an InsurTech pioneer, crafting cutting-edge, usage-based insurance solutions for the future of mobility.
- Tomer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomer-kashi/
- Voom: https://www.voominsurance.com
- 0:00 Intros
- 2:20 What is VOOM?
- 7:30 What makes VOOM unique?
- 11:00 How does insurance work with Uber?
- 12:29 What is it like launching in new states?
- 14:00 How is VOOM priced?
- 15:55 What is VOOM's ideal customer?
- 21:51 What makes a safe rideshare driver?
- 24:32 How would Tomer like the industry to change?
This episode is from a panel about DeliverZero from Curbivore 2024. DeliverZero delivers food to your door in reusable containers that are returned and reused.
- 0:00 Intro
- 3:36 Panel
- 8:05 Why doesn't DeliverZero use its own couriers?
- 12:22 What inspired DeliverZero?
- 20:24 How are the containers returned?
https://www.deliverzero.com/
This episode is from a panel about DeliverZero from Curbivore 2024. DeliverZero delivers food to your door in reusable containers that are returned and reused.
- 0:00 Intro
- 3:36 Panel
- 8:05 Why doesn't DeliverZero use its own couriers?
- 12:22 What inspired DeliverZero?
- 20:24 How are the containers returned?
https://www.deliverzero.com/
In this episode Harry talks with Jonah Bliss. Jonah is the founder of Curbivore. Curbivore was created out of a shared passion to help technologists, restaurateurs, retailers, local governments, and interested individuals navigate the challenges of the post-pandemic economy. Their hope is that by bringing together all sides of the table, theory can foster a productive dialogue that helps create more equitable and sustainable cities, communities, startups and small businesses.
- 0:00 Intros 1:25 What is the Curbivore event? 8:40 What will be going on this year? 18:50 How can you attend?
- Curbivore: https://curbivore.co/ Jonah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonahbliss/
In this episode Harry speaks with Rilwan Lawal. Rilwan is the founder and CEO of GigEasy, which provides insurance for the gig economy. Before that he was the cofounder and COO for Neu.
- 0:00 Intro
- 2:25 What is GigEasy?
- 5:30 Who would use GigEasy?
- 7:30 What does it include?
- 9:20 What partnerships does GigEasy have?
- 16:30 Does GigEasy have any specialty insurance?
- 22:00 What is the government doing related to gig insurance?
- 29:00 Where can you find Rilwan?
- GigEasy: https://www.gigeasy.com/
- Rilwan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rilwanlawal
- Rilwan's Email: rilwan@gigeasy.com
In this episode Harry speaks with David Risher. David is the CEO of Lyft. David is on to talk about the slew of new driver benefits that were announced in the early 2024 driver release. Some of the new announcements are drivers earn 70% of rider fares after fees, guaranteed, See where every dollar of riders’ fares go, Earn more for waiting during scheduled rides, Find more ways to choose rides at the airport, Access new earning and navigation opportunities for EVs, Appeal deactivations easily in the Lyft app
- 0:00 Intros
- 1:53 What did Lyft improve?
- 3:08 What did Lyft change for fees?
- 14:05 How can drivers trust Lyft's transparency on fees?
- 17:01 What did Lyft change for deactivations?
- 23:10 How is Lyft addressing the problem with scheduled rides?
- 24:35 Why should you use Lyft's maps?
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28:50 How much does David think drivers should make
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David's X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/davidrisher
- David's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrisher/
In this episode Harry speaks with Rob Flessner. Rob is the founder of Vugo, an Al-Powered Mobility Media® Platform that places media and advertisements on digital displays in vehicles to create interactive and engaging passenger experiences. Before that he co-founded Rideshareinsurance.com which was later acquired.
- 0:00 Intro
- 2:25 What is the biggest change with Vugo over the past few years?
- 4:55 Why did Vugo shift to an embedded system?
- 7:10 What does Rob think about the competition?
- 9:40 What does Rob think of outside-of-car ads?
- 14:55 What is a fleet owner?
- 16:44 What do fleet owners gain?
- 17:57 How much can you earn?
- 21:25 How will AV impact Vugo?
- 23:05 What are Vugo's recent partnerships?
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25:08 Where can you learn more?
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Rob's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robflessner/
- Rob's Twitter: https://twitter.com/robflessner?lang=en
In this episode Harry speaks with Andries Smit. Andries is an experienced entrepreneur and investment professional, and has recently taken on the role of Vice President of New Ventures at inDrive. In his capacity, Smit leads the New Ventures unit, focusing on investing in companies that challenge injustice, show potential for global expansion, and are in the post-seed/pre-Series A stage.
- 0:00 Intro
- 2:40 What is inDrive?
- 6:15 How did Andries discover inDrive?
- 8:30 What is the mission of inDrive?
- 10:49 What are Andries thoughts on mobility ventures?
- 13:34 How does Andries view the different arms on inDrive?
- 15:10 What are some of the details of inDrive's ventures?
- 16:30 What value does inDrive get from its ventures?
- 23:30 What are inDrive's plan for future markets?
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34:34 Where can you learn more?
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Andrie's LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/andriessmit
- Andrie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/driessmit?lang=en
In this episode Harry speaks with David Zipper. David Zipper is a Visiting Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Taubman Center, focusing on the intersection of urban policy and new mobility technologies. He has extensive experience in urban development, having worked in city hall, as a venture capitalist, and as a policy researcher. David is a Contributing Writer at Bloomberg CityLab and has held influential roles in Washington DC and New York City, promoting entrepreneurship and economic development.
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0:00 Intro 7:47 Why did David want to write an article about robotaxis/rideshare? 9:48 How does David define sustainability? 11:55 What will be the biggest impact of robotaxis? 19:25 Why does public transit struggle to compete with rideshare? 22:21 What do robotaxi companies claim? 26:38 Why does the claim of better safety fail? 30:00 What will the robotaxi business model be? 36:46 Will the trade offs with robotaxis be worth it? 39:27 Where can you find more from David?
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David's website https://www.davidzipper.com
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David's Twitter https://twitter.com/DavidZipper?ref src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwqr%5Eaut hor
- David's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-zipper-6833006/
- David's Article in The Verge https://www.theverge.com/23948675/uber-lyft-cruise-robotaxi-pollution-autonomous-vehicles
- David's previous RSG podcast: RSG159: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2h3HZVYub7DXfClhL4VztW?si=3a49179f562f452d
In this episode Harry speaks with Juan Proaño. Juan Proaño is the CEO and co-founder of Autority.io. His diverse background from both the technology and automotive sectors helped him launch the Autority platform, which helps car owners in Latin America to manage their vehicle payments in one place.
- 0:00 Intro 1:33 How did Juan get the idea for Autority? 6:11 What makes Ecuador a unique place to operate in? 8:27 Where is Juan finding customers and partners? 13:25 What are the top selling products for Autority? 19:30 How does Autority make money? 20:30 What is the future of Autority? 24:35 Are Uber drivers using Autority? 28:15 How would Autority work in the US? 32:31 Where can you find Juan?
- Autority: https://autority.io/
- Juans' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-bernardo-proa%C3%B10- 37335851/?originalSubdomain=ec
In this episode Harry speaks with Mike Peregudov. Mike Peregudov is the co-founder and CEO of Whizz, a NYC-based e bike rental service for delivery drivers. He's also a General Partner at s16vc.com, investing in values driven founders. Mike previously co-founded and led Partiya Edi, acquired by Yandex in 2020. His extensive experience includes top-tier positions in various industries.
- 0:00 Intro 2:11 How was the idea for Whizz discovered? 4:20 How does Whizz work? 6:25 What kinds of problems do ebikes have? 7:57 Are riders interested in high quality bikes? 10:51 What's it like to rent a bike from Whizz? 12:48 What makes the New York market unique? 14:42 How much does it cost to rent a Whizz bike? 16:20 How do you pick up a bike? 17:23 Where do you store the bike at night? 18:49 What stops someone from stealing the bike? 20:11 What is unique about the new bike models? 25:12 Is it safe to deliver by bike in NYC? 28:03 What is one way to make biking safer in NYC? 30:53 What is the plan for Whizz's partnership with DoorDash? 33:06 Why do delivery apps want to partner with vehicle providers? 35:10 Where can you learn more about Whizz?
- Mike's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-peregudov/ Whizz Website: https://go.therideshareguy.com/whizz/
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In this episode Harry speaks with Tomáš Turek. Tomáš Turek is the CEO of Daytrip. Daytrip is a travel platform connecting travelers with local drivers and guides in 7,800+ cities worldwide. With a background in computer science and a degree in environmental management, Tomáš is a driving force in redefining travel experiences
0:00 Intro
1:37 What is Daytrip?
2:59 What is the most popular Daytrip?
3:56 How does Daytrip work?
6:17 Who are the drivers that use Daytrip?
8:16 How do they ensure quality drivers?
9:41 What is the experience for a driver?
14:04 How is Daytrip's US operation going?
15:53 How has Daytrip done so far in California?
18.24 What are some good use cases for Daytrip?
19:20 How does Daytrip compare in Europe vs US?
21.56 What are the benefits of one city vs between cities for Daytrip?
24:44 Has Daytrip tried working with cities?
26:56 What are some potential partnership opportunities?
28.51 How can you learn more about Daytrip?
Tomáš' Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-turek/?originalSubdomain=cz Daytrip Website: https://mydaytrip.com/
In this episode Harry speaks with Frank Reig. Frank Reig is Revel's Co-Founder & CEO. He launched the company in 2018 with COO Paul Suhey, initially offering electric mopeds in Brooklyn. Since 2021, Revel has focused on expanding its EV fast charging network and all-electric rideshare service. Frank, a Columbia University graduate with an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy, also previously worked as a chef in top NYC restaurants, like Gramercy Tavern.
0:00 Intro 2:15 What is Revel? 3:00 What’s the hardest part about Revel's business model? 5:30 Why Revel pivoted from mopeds to rideshare 9:25 Why did Revel go with an employee model for their drivers 13:30 How much do Revel drivers make? 21:00 How do Revel’s 3 depots work for charging and storing EVs? 28:10 Why EVs and rideshare are such a great fit 29:35 Frank’s thoughts on city and government EV initiatives/mandates 32:37 What’s most important to more EV adoption? 38:25 Where to connect with Frank
Frank’s Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-reig-35052454
Revel - https://gorevel.com/rideshare/rideshare
In this episode Harry speaks with Justin Spratt. Justin is Vice President of Business & Corporate Development at Vay, the leading remote driving (teledriving) company. He joined from Uber, where he was Head of Global Strategic Partnerships and focused on deals with automotive OEMs, vehicle fleet operators, vehicle battery technology companies and electrification infrastructure providers. At Vay, he focuses on business and corporate development and works on relationships with strategic partners. Justin built the first startup incubator in Africa in 2002 and has been mentoring founders of technology startups for over ten years. He is an angel investor in software technology and holds board positions in some of these companies.
0:00 Intro 2:25 Why Justin joined Vay 5:20 Use case for Vay 9:13 Vay's timeline 12:14 Vay's scale 17:21 Details of subscription model 24:31 Details of how Vay will work 29:13 Autonomy for Vay 34:26 Biggest challenge with Vay 40:13 How Vay will work with cities 44:11 Teledriving 46:33 Future of teledriving 50:15 Where to find Justin
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinspratt/?originalSubdomain=nl
In this episode Harry speaks with Emil Michael. Emil is the CEO of DPCM Capital and former Chief Business Officer of Uber. He served as CEO Travis Kalanick's right-hand-man, helping the company raise nearly $15 billion from key investors worldwide. By 2018, Uber became the world's most valued private technology company and had raised the most money of any private start-up in history.
Emil Michael Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilmichael/
In this episode Harry speaks with Colin. Colin is a startup advisor with 10+ years in consumer tech, as well as an early employee at Outdoorsy. Harry and Colin discuss Outdoorsy, the AirBnB equivalent for RVs, as well as how Colin's learnings from Outdoorsy can be applied to other rideshare/marketplace businesses.
Join Harry Campbell as he sits down to talk with DoorDash's CEO, Tony Xu where they talk about the history of DoorDash and how the new updates that were just announced this week.
In this episode, I’m chatting with Chris Taylor, former Uber and Bird employee, now founder of Nomad Ventures. An early stage venture fund investing in pre-seed and seed market place businesses.
Chris is using his personal and team’s experience to invest in the future marketplaces of the world!
Intro to Chris Taylor
- Former Uber and Bird Employee
- Founder of Nomad Ventures
- Specializes in finding and building new and revolutionary marketplaces
Nomad Ventures: https://www.nomadfund.vc/
Despite the naysayers, the economy continues to grow at a rapid pace, giving workers plenty of options. What are the tools that delivery and gig platforms need to offer workers to stay competitive, ensuring a good experience for the people that power delivery? Check out this panel from Curbivore.
Hantz Fevry - Founder & CEO, Stoovo
Piers Mainwaring - Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, Everee
David Pickerell - CEO, Para
Nav Chadha - VP, Spark Driver Platform, Walmart
Jackie Davalos - Technology Reporter, Bloomberg (Moderator)
Nick Adler is the Chief Operating Officer at Found where he's helping build a modern financial platform for one of the largest, most underserved segments of the U.S. economy - the self-employed worker. His career spans the restaurant and retail spaces. Perhaps most familiar to this audience, Nick previously served as Head of Market Operations for Caviar where he led a team of 100+ people, and was responsible for Caviar's local market strategy, restaurant sales, restaurant account management, courier fleet growth, and overall quality. Go to found.com/rideshare and get $25 when you open a new Found account and spend at least $100 within the first 30 days.
Free help for listeners: https://found.com/guides/common-tax-mistakes https://found.com/guides/understanding-the-schedule-c-tax-form https://found.com/guides/self-employed-retirement-plans https://found.com/guides/2023-tax-deadlines https://found.com/guides/best-finance-tools-for-small-business-owners
Curbivore 2023 was a success! Take a listen to the replay of our opening panel. Hear from Uber Eats’ David Meers, and one of the company’s top partners, about how the company is pushing “eats” beyond just restaurant cuisine, and what it means for both sides of the platform. Followed by an Uber product announcement. David Meers - Head of Grocery + Retail Fulfillment Products, Uber Mariana - Local Courier Turned Shopper Kabir Jain - Chief Growth Officer, Erewhon Market
Cubivore is almost here! It will take place in Downtown LA Friday, March 3 · 8am - 9pm PST. Jonah Bliss joins Harry for an insiders look at Curbivore as we anxiously await its arrival.
Jonah Bliss spent his career scaling mobility startups like Turo and Evelo, followed by working in the content and events space. He combined those passions when he started Curbivore and eventually convinced Harry to join him.
Deloss Pickett, co-founder and CEO of Bib Technologies, is our guest today. "Our mission is to create new ways for businesses to connect with consumers through sustainable mobile platforms. Founded by Tesla, SpaceX, and Red Bull alums. Based in Los Angeles, our team is dedicated to positively impacting the environment and helping businesses thrive in the process." Find comprehensive show notes at therideshareguy.com
Tiya Gordon is the co-founder of itselectric, which is curbside charging for the 40 million drivers who park on the street. itselectric partners with city property owners to unlock access to untapped electricity supply while they earn passive income.
Larry P. Smith is a consumer attorney, concentrating his practice in the areas of Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collections Practices violations as well as consumer fraud claims and lemon law. He is the Managing Partner at SmithMarco, P.C. https://protectingconsumerrights.com/
Kelly Ferguson is Chief of Staff at Automotus, a curb management company on a mission to create safer, more efficient, and more sustainable streets that work for everyone. Kelly draws upon 15+ years of experience in new product development, public/private partnerships, community engagement, and emerging technology deployments. Kelly has supported Automotus curbside analytics and Smart Loading Zones rollouts in LA, Pittsburgh, Omaha and more.
Ryan and Abby of Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) join Harry to talk about what they do, overall driver safety, and much more. Cambridge Mobile Telematics is the world’s largest telematics service provider. Its mission is to make the world’s roads and drivers safer.
Show Me The Money Club is a weekly live show with Sergio and Chris where they talk about what's going on in the gig economy and shorter highlight videos from the show. Join in the conversation during the live Tuesdays 6pm EST/3pm PST on YouTube.
On today's show, we have special guest Bryce Bennet from Solo. We will also be covering a possible glitch shows that upfront fares is a pay cut for drivers, more upfront fares/pay details and teaching the algorithms, Lyft testing "bonus zone boosts," Uber CEO saying contradicting details on drivers supply/shortage, RDU demonstration, and today's side hustle.
Show Me The Money Club is a weekly live show with Sergio and Chris where they talk about what's going on in the gig economy and shorter highlight videos from the show. Join in the conversation during the live Tuesdays 6pm EST/3pm PST on YouTube.
On today's show, we have special guest Bryce Bennet from Solo. We will also be covering a possible glitch shows that upfront fares is a pay cut for drivers, more upfront fares/pay details and teaching the algorithms, Lyft testing "bonus zone boosts," Uber CEO saying contradicting details on drivers supply/shortage, RDU demonstration, and today's side hustle.
Show Me The Money Club is a weekly live show with Sergio and Chris where they talk about what's going on in the gig economy and shorter highlight videos from the show. Join in the conversation during the live Tuesdays 6pm EST/3pm PST on YouTube.
On today's show, we have special guest Bryce Bennet from Solo. We will also be covering a possible glitch shows that upfront fares is a pay cut for drivers, more upfront fares/pay details and teaching the algorithms, Lyft testing "bonus zone boosts," Uber CEO saying contradicting details on drivers supply/shortage, RDU demonstration, and today's side hustle.
Show Me The Money Club is a weekly live show with Sergio and Chris where they talk about what's going on in the gig economy and shorter highlight videos from the show. Join in the conversation during the live Tuesdays 6pm EST/3pm PST on YouTube.
On today's show, we have special guest Bryce Bennet from Solo. We will also be covering a possible glitch shows that upfront fares is a pay cut for drivers, more upfront fares/pay details and teaching the algorithms, Lyft testing "bonus zone boosts," Uber CEO saying contradicting details on drivers supply/shortage, RDU demonstration, and today's side hustle.
Chris Sweis, CEO of Yellow Cab of San Francisco, joins Harry to talk all things taxi: how he got into the business, how much drivers can make, the future of taxis, and more.
Steve Hornyak is BrightDrop’s Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for developing the company’s sales and marketing strategy, partnering with customers to grow a new delivery ecosystem. BrightDrop's mission is to decarbonize the last mile through smarter, safer, and more efficient ways of delivering goods and services.
Nav is the vice president of the Spark Driver Platform, Walmart's proprietary delivery network that provides opportunities for thousands of independent contractors to make deliveries for Walmart and other retailers through Walmart Go Local. Nav joined Walmart in 2017 as a founding member of the Last Mile Team.
https://drive4spark.walmart.com/
Shamus Hayes is head of Strategy, Driver Experience & Education at RideShare Carz. He spent the previous 20 years in Chicago as a Banking & Financial Services Executive before joining RideShare Carz. As a part of the team that created RideShare Carz, his focus is creating a superior customer experience, enhancing driver education and scaling the business.
Hamed Yazdi is cofounder of RideShare Mechanic, a convenient way for prospective rideshare drivers to complete their vehicle inspection virtually.
Enrique M. Zambrano of Proeza Ventures joins Harry to talk about investing in mobility in Latin America and beyond.
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Watch the FULL video of Harry reacting to this article here: https://youtu.be/cK5M-cmHuck
A new article came out and was posted on Wired talking about Uber drivers make $6.20 per hour with prop 22 but mixes numbers and doesn't take certain things into account. Join Harry as he shares his reaction to the article and why he thinks the article is skewed and wrong.
Show notes/links mentioned in this episode:
See Chris and Sergio discuss this on SMTMC Live
RSG137 – Louis Hyman on What Uber and Lyft Drivers Really Make in Seattle
How to Calculate Per Mile Earnings Instead of Per Hour
Tilak Joshi is CEO at Lean. Lean is actually a financial services company that partners with platforms and marketplaces to do what I like to call "instant pay 2.0". Learn more at withlean.com
Tilak Joshi is CEO at Lean. Lean is actually a financial services company that partners with platforms and marketplaces to do what I like to call "instant pay 2.0". Learn more at withlean.com
John Zimmer is the co-founder and President of Lyft. John’s mission with Lyft is to improve people’s lives by creating transportation and cities that are more affordable, sustainable, and community-oriented.
John Zimmer is the co-founder and President of Lyft. John’s mission with Lyft is to improve people’s lives by creating transportation and cities that are more affordable, sustainable, and community-oriented.
Replay of the Everything Marketplaces Group Chat with Ilir Sela, who’s the Founder & CEO of Slice. Slice is redefining how people order pizza from local pizza shops.
Use the code 25OFF to join at https://www.everythingmarketplaces.com/join
Ilir on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/IlirSela
Slice: https://www.slicelife.com
Today I’m speaking with Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
So Uber just made the big announcement recently that they’ll be rolling out upfront fares for drivers to most cities in the country over the next couple months. So drivers will now be able to see destination and earnings before they accept a trip, which is something drivers have been asking for a long time.
Blog - Uber Upfront Pricing Makes a Move Into New Markets
Herb Coakley of Courial is our guest this week. "Created by on-demand gig workers for on-demand gig workers and busy folks everywhere, Courial is a technology company that connects couriers with individuals and businesses that need stuff delivered. As the only courier app for everything, we put you in control. Use our handy search engine to find anything you want from your favorite stores and let us handle your pickup and delivery. Time is the one commodity we can not replace, and these days most of us have very little of it to spare. Courial allows you to spend time doing what matters most, while we handle all your courier related needs." ~Courial.com
Sam Dogen started Financial Samurai in 2009, one of the largest independently-owned personal finance blogs with over 1 million pageviews a month. In 2012, Sam decided to fake retire at age 34, after spending 13 years working in the finance industry. He is the author of the new bestselling book, Buy This, Not That: How To Spend Your Way To Wealth And Freedom.
James Heller is the CEO & Founder at Wrapify, the platform that pays gig-drivers to advertise on the road while giving brands the ability to be where they want anywhere in the US.
Emil Michael is a strategic investor and advisor, currently serving as CEO of the blank check company DPCM Capital. From 2013-2017 Emil was Chief Business Officer at Uber where he led the company through a period of exponential growth.
Alejandro Arbeláez Jaramillo, Regional General Manager - New Verticals Latam ViralCode 🤝 Beat, joins Harry to talk about Beat Tesla and more. "Beat is a mobile app that transforms the way people move in their cities. We aspire to make urban landscapes a better place to live, re-imagining mobility solutions that are more efficient and user-friendly. Currently, Beat is the fastest growing app in Latin America." ~TheBeat.co
Doug Ver Mulm of Stable Insurance is today's guest. "Rideshare, carshare, and delivery vehicle owners need more than
just peace of mind from their insurance company. Stable is building
tools and additional services alongside its insurance product that
will help you more efficiently and profitably run your business." ~Stableins.com
Rebecca Lock is founder/CEO of Kidcaboo.
"Kidcaboo is a children’s transportation solution that frees up busy parents so that they can build a career, enjoy more down time and spend time with their kids, rather than waiting for them." ~Kidcaboo.com
Matthew Iommi is the Co-founder and CEO of Fetii, a fast growing rideshare platform that aims to decongest cities and provide a superior transportation experience. Fetii utilizes a network of 15-passenger vans to move groups and businesses together, removing unnecessary vehicles off of the road and reducing congestion. As of 2022, Fetii has transported over 467,000 passengers and completed over 49,000 trips.
So imagine you pull your smartphone out, open the Uber app, request the closer car and you look up and see a taxi. Sounds like a dream right? Or maybe a nightmare for some. Well, after a couple recent partnerships and big announcements, that’s exactly what you’ll be able to do in the future on Uber. But how will it work and who will benefit? Hansu Kim joins Harry to discuss.
If you are a new Uber driver and not sure how to take your first ride or delivery, this is the episode for you. Join Harry as he does a "ride along" with Sachin Kansal, Uber's Vice President of Product Management, where they discuss Uber's learning center, how to get started driving for Uber and what it's like driving Uber for beginners.
Sunil Paul is a serial entrepreneur and tech veteran with a background in electrical engineering, and brings more than 30 years of experience in tech and innovation to the global climate stage. He is the current co-founder and CEO of Spring Free EV, a startup that aims to electrify fleets across the country, with a goal of reducing CO2 emissions by one gigaton by the year 2030.
"TC Sessions: Mobility is back and raring to go big — returning live and in-person — for its fourth consecutive year. It’s a two-day deep dive featuring the best, brightest and most intriguing founders, engineers, investors, regulators and technologists dedicated to transforming the way we move people and packages around the globe." ~https://techcrunch.com/events/tc-sessions-mobility-2022/
Our guest is Rebecca Bellan who covers all things transportation for TechCrunch. She is fascinated by the tech and the people behind how people move throughout cities, and is looking forward to reporting on the companies bringing sustainable mobility to the world.
Will Coleman, CEO and cofounder of Alto, joins Harry for his third appearance on the podcast to give an update on what's going on with Alto. https://ridealto.com/
Abdul Kasim is the CEO at DisplayRide. He has over 20 years of experience in the tech industry delivering innovative solutions in telecom, networking, and education, globally. He is currently focused on developing security and safety solutions for the gig economy, especially for Rideshare, Fleet Rentals, and Peer 2 Peer Marketplaces. DisplayRide has introduced the world's first purpose-built solution designed for Rideshare safety called the Rideshare Monitoring Platform
Hear from Uber Eats’ Sachin Kansal, and one of the company’s top couriers, about how the company learned from the past two years, and what sort of adaptations we can expect as the delivery giant branches into new verticals.
Luiz Gustavo is co-founder at StopClub, which is a vertical social network designed for gig workers. StopClub purpose is to connect the gig community to work better and safer, together.
Peter Evenson of Swoop and Moovs is here to talk about the private transportation industry and what it would take for a gig worker to go out on their own.
Zach Rash is the CEO and Co-founder of Coco, a last-mile delivery service that deploys human-operated sidewalk robots to transport goods from merchants to their customers.
Dillon Wagner is a former student of Rowan University in New Jersey who recently started a student transportation company called Wags Wheels LLC. Its goal is to provide safe and affordable transportation to students and staff on the university campus. When he is not working on Wags Wheels, Dillon is studying for his NJ real estate license.
Dan Bratshpis is the CEO and co-founder of INSHUR, a New York-based next-gen, data-led technology insurtech that enables drivers to obtain quotes and receive coverage in minutes.
Dennis Cinelli joined Uber in 2016 and is the Head of US&C Mobility at Uber. He is focused on re-imagining personal mobility and creating the best platform for flexible work. Prior to taking on his current role, Dennis was the Head of Strategic Finance at Uber, helping to take the company public in 2019. He also led Jump, Uber’s micro-mobility business.
Zack Ein, CEO at Grassdoor, shares insights into the cannabis delivery industry. Grassdoor is a cannabis delivery technology company that has developed a software application to help State law compliant retailers efficiently manage and deliver orders for cannabis products to their customers and patients.
Nick Nanakos, Founder & CEO of ZIKI talks about how ZIKI is on a mission to be the fastest growing restaurant on the planet. They intend to do so through a lean expansion model, using dark modular kitchens and leveraging the power of technology, with operational excellence at the forefront of the model.
Taste the food of ZIKI for yourself at Curbivore 2022! Use Coupon Code FRIENDOFHARRY to save $100.
Jason Tieri from The GIG Economy Podcast and Steve Johnson from Rideshare Rodeo join us today to reflect on the gig economy in 2021 and look forward to 2022.
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Rideshare Rodeo Podcast
The GIG Economy Podcast on Apple
Colin Roche is the co-founder and CEO of Swiftmile, a micromobility infrastructure company whose mobility hubs charge and organize light electric vehicles like e-scooters and e-bikes. Swiftmile's in-field charging model helps cities scale up shared micromobility with fewer of the pain points.
Guaranteed minimum pay, no more unfair deactivations, $5 net minimum fare for drivers and Sick pay. Sounds pretty great right? Well It’s not a new driver friendly rideshare company, instead it’s actually what current Uber and Lyft drivers in the city of Seattle are getting. Today, we’re going to learn how these great benefits and more came about with special guests: Kerem Levitas and Laine Middaugh. Learn more at TheRideshareGuy.com
Also mentioned:
https://www.driversunionwa.org/
"Today's consumer wants more than just face value. At Prizeout, we strive to constantly find space to give our users more value, more flexibility, and more impact for their money." ~From Prizeout.com
Today's guest is David Metz, founder and CEO of Prizeout.
Learn more at Prizeout.com.
Nitin Gupta is a Silicon Valley PhD who worked as an engineer at Uber, Google, and Relcy. He created Beans.ai with Akash Agarwal (college friend), who worked at Deloitte and Verizon, among other firms.
Nitin and Akash quit their jobs to deliver on major delivery apps like Uber and Instacart, made more than 1,000 deliveries to learn the industry from the ground up.
Nitin built Beans.ai to solve for all these pain points by leveraging the experiences and data from drivers across all the different apps they serve.
Find show notes at TheRideshareGuy.com
Today I’ll be chatting with the CEO of Stride Health, Noah Lang. Noah and the team at Stride are good friends of mine and one of RSG’s first partners. Over the years, we’ve sent thousands of workers their way to sign up for their free mileage tracking app and healthcare. I’m a big fan of this company and what’s best is that their service on the healthcare side is actually free.
https://www.stridehealth.com/
Olaf Sakkers, general partner and cofounder of, RedBlue Capital, joins Harry to talk a bit about his book, Mobility Disruption Framework.
Connect with Olaf on Twitter, @osakkers
Today I’m excited to be joined by the CEOs of 3 of the top rideshare for kids companies:
- Joanna McFarland of Hop Skip Drive
- Noreen Butler from Rubi Rides
- Margarita Clarke from Jump Rydz
Find full show notes at TheRideshareGuy.com
It’s been a while since a lot of us have attended an in person conference with hundreds of people, parties, networking and talks. But I recently took the plunge and attended Micromobility America in SF and it was a lot of fun. In addition to getting over the COVID hump though, there were a ton of great speakers, cool products to test and great people. So today I wanted to recap the conference in case you were there and want to relive it or you missed it and are ready to live vicariously through me and my special guest, Jonah Bliss.
Michael DiBenedetto left the consulting world behind in 2015 to start working on the food delivery service aggregator app Food Boss in 2015 and formally founded FoodBoss in 2016 when he connected with his co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Liam Hession, to help him build the technology behind the app.
Mentioned in this episode:
FoodBoss.com | FoodBoss - App Store | FoodBoss - Google Play
Micromobility America
Move America
RSG119: Chris Baggott on Why ClusterTruck is the Food Delivery Model of the Future
RSG057: How Mystro Makes Uber and Lyft Drivers More Money
RSG085: Payam Safa Talks About Bellhop & How It Works!
RSG108: Victor Pontis is Helping You Start a Scooter Company with Spring!
Today's episode is a replay of a recent Curbivore webinar featuring:
Matt Newburg, HNGRY
David Lin, Duffl
Emma Liem Beckett, Restaurant Dive
Marc Ziade, Zoomo
Vince Cifani of Joyride.city joins us today to talk about the scooter / bikeshare business. Joyride launched in 2014 as a bike-share management system and has since evolved into the world’s leading micromobility platform.
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Also mentioned in this episode:
Micromobility America Conference
Ride Goat
Link.City
Rydables
Move America Conference
You can contact Harry via email at Harry@TheRideshareGuy.com
Matt Newberg is the host and producer of HNGRY, a multimedia platform exploring the impact of technology on our relationship with food.
Will Coleman is CEO of Alto, a rideshare company with a fleet of vehicles and employee drivers.
Alissa Orlando and David Alexis of The Drivers Cooperative describe and discuss their driver-owned ridehailing cooperative in New York City. https://drivers.coop/upload
Greg and Garrick of SHAiR are the featured guests today. "SHAiR is the peer-to-peer car sharing app that values safety and peace of mind above all else. We offer a platform with state-of-the-art verification technology to protect hosts and renters alike, so you can drive a car when you need it and make money when you don’t." carshair.com
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Larry Smith of ProtectingConsumerRights.com joins Harry to talk about fighting false background checks.
Larry Smith of ProtectingConsumerRights.com joins Harry to talk about fighting false background checks.
Matthew Lafferty is Curri’s co-founder and CEO. Curri is the Uber for construction supply delivery.
Dustin Walsey is co-founder and CEO at Buckle, a company offering rideshare insurance to Uber and Lyft drivers and other gig workers.
Bryant Greening is the co-founder of LegalRideshare, LLC. He has dedicated his career to protecting rideshare drivers, passengers and victims. In 2018, The Rideshare Guy blog endorsed Bryant as its “Recommended Lyft and Uber Accident Attorney.”
Elijah Bilel joins Harry to talk about their new course, Maximum Delivery Profits.
Elijah has been a delivery driver since 2017. He started with Uber Eats, then branched out into other apps. You might have seen him on Youtube: He makes delivery videos for The Rideshare Guy!
"We went all in on this course. It has everything I’ve learned in my 4 years as a driver. We made this course so you don’t have to spend time and money making the same mistakes I did."
Vikesh Chandrashekar joins Harry to talk about attempting to start a new rideshare company.
Alex Roy, Director of Special Operations @ Argo AI, joins Harry to talk about autonomous vehicles.
Ed Walker, Micromobility and Shared Economy Practice Leader at USI Insurance Services, chats with Harry about insuring fleets and more.
Annanth Aravinthan, formerly of UberEats, joins Harry to talk about processes, profitability and more of the food delivery industry.
CloudTrucks is the virtual trucking carrier - providing a complete "business in a box" solution for owner-operators and small trucking carriers at a much lower cost using software engineering, data science and world class operations processes.
David Zipper, repeat RSG guest, is a Visiting Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Taubman Center for State and Local Government, where he examines the interplay between urban policy and new mobility technologies. Connect with him at DavidZipper.com
Billy Marsden, COO and founder of Argyle, joins Harry to discuss how Argyle is helping unlock employment data for gig workers.
Will delivery companies ever be profitable? That’s the million-dollar question going into 2021. In this episode, you’ll hear a replay from a conference I helped put on called Curbivore. I coordinated this panel and think you’ll find it fascinating, as we will cover how delivery companies could become profitable in the future… or not. This panel discussion may surprise you!
Ezra Goldman is CEO & Founder of Upshift: fractional car leasing for people who don’t drive much.
Deepa Das Acevedo is editor of Beyond the Algorithm: Qualitative Insights for Gig Work Regulation.
Cherida Smith shares her experiences on the Lyft DAC, organizing drivers for "Yes on 22" and more.
The head of product at Uber Eats, Daniel Danker says changes are coming to the platform for Uber Eats drivers. What will change though? We'll be taking a look at an interview between Harry Campbell, founder of The Rideshare Guy and Daniel Danker, the current head of Uber Eats. In this interview, they discuss the changes that are coming to the concept of delivering with Uber eats in general, how Uber Eats will work and other opportunities that Uber Eats drivers will have to earn in the near future. This is an interview that was done as a part of the Curbivore conference.
Kate Conger is a technology reporter at The New York Times and joins Harry to talk Prop 22.
The New Mobility Handbook is Michele Kyrouz's book that she and Harry discuss on today's episode.
Joel Milne, CEO of RepairSmith, joins Harry for a chat about RepairSmith: Top Rated Mobile Mechanics | In Your Driveway.
Jonah Bliss returns to the podcast to talk about the upcoming Curbivore virtual conference.
What's it like to drive for Uber in Brazil? Harry's special guest, Francisco, gives us insight into just that.
This summer, Lyft announced a commitment to reach 100% electric vehicles on the Lyft platform by 2030. Listen to learn more about the impacts of EVs on the rideshare industry.
Nick Katz of Kover.ai joins Harry to talk about benefits for gig workers. Learn more at RideshareGuy.com/GetKover.
Host of First Class Fatherhood, Alec Lace, joins Harry to talk about lessons learned from podcasting, driving for Uber & Lyft, working full-time, and being a dad.
Uber's CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, joins Harry Campbell for an enlightening discussion on potential benefits for Uber drivers.
If you have questions about insurance in the mobility space, then you won't want to miss this episode with Ed Walker, the national practice leader of Micro Mobility and Shared Economy for USI Insurance services.
Do Seattle Uber and Lyft Drivers really earn $23.25/hr? Hear more about the "Platform Driving in Seattle" study from author Louis Hyman.
Jonah Bliss, Vice President of New Media & Marketing for CoMotion, joins Harry to discuss the impacts of the current pandemic on live events.
Harry turns over the mic to Scott Lieberman, COO at The Rideshare Guy. Scott's guest is Wayne Lin, COO and Co-founder of GetUpside.
One of the trends that's been accelerated by this pandemic is food delivery. Today, Harry is going to be talking with an expert on food delivery and tech named Matt Newberg from a media outlet called HUNGRY TV.
Today's guest is Andrew Macdonald, Senior Vice President of Mobility and Business Operations at Uber. More importantly, he is currently leading Uber's cross-functional taskforce in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Uber just released their 1st quarter 2020 earnings report. And I figured it's about time that I sat down with an expert and really dove into the earnings report and figured out what we need to be looking at when it comes to these disclosures that public companies like Uber and Lyft, and others in the gig economy are making and we'll be making lots more of in the future.
Charles Zvibleman joins me for this insightful conversation.
Alex Vickers is a micromobility veteran with a decade of experience at Uber, JUMP, and Motivate. Connect with him at IAmVickers.com
Today I'll be chatting with senior Rideshare Guy contributor Jay Cradeur. He's been covering the Coronavirus and really its effect on drivers, the unemployment programs very carefully and doing lots of content for us over on the YouTube channel and also the blog.
Today I'll be speaking with Tarani Duncan of Astral Cowboy which provides consulting services for last mile logistics, shared mobility providers, and the platforms that empower them.
Today we'll be talking with Will Coleman of Alto, a ride sharing service based in Dallas, Texas that's looking to redefine the rideshare experience. Well, at least that was their tagline until recently. We recorded this episode on Thursday, March 26. And we chat all about how they are dealing with Corona virus and how they've actually really pivoted their business to delivery in these times.
Today, I'll be talking with Bryant Greening, co-founder of LegalRideshare, the only law firm in the US entirely dedicated to Uber and Lyft accident and injury claim.