{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Driverless Digest: Inside Alto\u2019s Fleet Partnership with Uber","description":"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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s Place in the Autonomous Vehicle Market 38:25 - Alto\u2019s reaction to the Waymo Business 40:46 - Future Plans and Closing Remarks  Alto: https:\/\/ridealto.com Will Coleman\u2019s LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/will-coleman RSG179:  Redefining Rideshare with Alto RSG203: An Update on Alto Harry\u2019s Newsletter: The Driverless Digest ","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\/37301980\/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\/37301980"}