The Rideshare Guy Podcast : A Community For Rideshare Drivers | Uber | Lyft | Postmates | Doordash

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 r