RSG268: Uber's NEXT Big Move? Taxis!

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/