{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"RSG245: All Electric, All Employee Rideshare with Revel CEO Frank Reig","description":"In this episode Harry speaks with Frank Reig. Frank Reig is Revel's Co-Founder &amp;amp; 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 3 depots work for charging and storing EVs? 28:10 Why EVs and rideshare are such a great fit 29:35 Frank\u2019s thoughts on city and government EV initiatives\/mandates 32:37 What\u2019s most important to more EV adoption? 38:25 Where to connect with Frank Frank\u2019s Linkedin:https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/frank-reig-35052454 Revel - https:\/\/gorevel.com\/rideshare\/rideshare ","author_name":"The Rideshare Guy Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/therideshareguy.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/28256726\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/28256726"}