RSG264: Should Lyft drivers be worried about Autonomous Vehicles?

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