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?
• 42:45 What Are the Final Thoughts on Waymo and Autonomous Vehicles?

• 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?
• 43:14 What are the final thoughts?

• 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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• 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?
• 39:20 What are the final thoughts and takeaways from the discussion?

• Daniel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-munoz-gmvp/
• Andres' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-munoz-0278926/