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The Driverless Digest Podcast

Covering the intersection of autonomy x rideshare, and the business of AVs. www.thedriverlessdigest.com

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47:32

What It Would Take for Waymo to Launch in New York...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Dawood Mian, a long time NYC fleet owner, and founder of AutoMarketplace, the largest content platform focused exclusively on New York city’s TLC market. We get into what makes the NYC TLC ecosystem unlike any other market in the country — from the regulatory

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42:13

Inside Bot Auto’s Driverless Trucking Milestone with...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Xiaodi Hou, founder and CEO of Bot Auto, a company making big strides in autonomous trucking. Most recently, they completed their first human-less autonomous truck validation run — a major milestone in the push toward fully driver-out operations.We talk about

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38:45

Preparing Fleets and Streets for Responsible...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).Join panelists at the just concluded Urban Autonomy Summit at Newlab in Brooklyn as they discuss how cities, fleets, and regulators can work together to ensure AVs are deployed safely and responsibly. The panel featured Zach Greenberger (CEO, Nexar), Sarah Kaufman (Commissioner, NYC TLC), Jeremy

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33:16

AVs’ Coming Impact on Existing Fleets & Driver...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).Join panelists, at the just concluded Urban Autonomy Summit at Newlab in Brooklyn as they dissect the impact the impact of AVs to existing fleets and driver earnings. The panel featured Ashwini Anburajan (CEO, Obi), Ryan Green (CEO, Gridwise), Daniel Muñoz (Co-Founder & COO, Tower Mobility), and Yariel

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43:47

David Zipper on AVs, Congestion, and the Future of...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/10/13

This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with David Zipper, a Senior Fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative known for his writing on transportation policy, technology, and urban planning. He often writes

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32:07

Lessons Learned From Testing All of China's Major...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/10/06

It’s less than two days until our first annual Urban Autonomy Summit, presented by Nexar, on October 8th, at Newlab in Brooklyn. We’re down to just a few spots, so this is your last chance to apply and make sure you don’t miss out on the action. Register here to secure your spot!Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m

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39:20

Rideshare and Robotaxi Pricing with Ashwini Anburajan...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/09/29

It’s less than a month until our first annual Urban Autonomy Summit, presented by Nexar, on October 8th, at Newlab in Brooklyn. Space is limited, but you can apply to attend here if you’re interested in joining the festivities!Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Ashwini Anburajan, CEO of Obi, an app

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39:53

Fleet Management for an AV Future with Tower Mobility

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/09/22

This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the "transcripts" button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Daniel and Andres Munoz, co-founders of Tower Mobility. They are one of Uber’s largest fleet partners and operate with a unique W2 driver model, where all of

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41:15

The Future of Shared Robotaxi Rides, with James Cox

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/09/15

This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the "transcripts" button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with James Cox, Ex Uber Pool Exec, and CEO at The Routing Company, a startup that’s transforming transit with routing and optimization software. James talks about his

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39:00

Inside May Mobility’s Atlanta Launch with Lyft (Ed...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/09/10

This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the "transcripts" button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Edwin Olson, founder and CEO of May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle company that just launched their AV pilot program in Atlanta, in collaboration with Lyft. Ed

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37:13

Charging the Fleets of the Future with Neha Palmer

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Neha Palmer, CEO and Co-founder of Terawatt, one of the leading providers of charging infrastructure for AV/EV fleets. Neha talks about her journey in the energy industry, highlighting her background leading global energy strategy at Google. She explains Terawatt’s focus on providing AV/EV charging solutions and the motivation behind her founding the company.We discuss the unique process

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40:20

Breaking Down the Cost of a Waymo Zeekr With Chris...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/08/25

This week’s podcast is brought to you by Terawatt – purpose-built charging for autonomous vehicle fleets.Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Chris Paxton, author of It Can Think!, and a roboticist who's worked all across the industry (Zoox, Nvidia, Meta etc). He’s currently leading AI innovation at Agility Robotics, developing intelligent and useful humanoid robots.Chris talks about his career journey, provides an insightful

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41:57

Investing in the Future of Mobility with Ross Gerber

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Ross Gerber, co-founder and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki, a Los Angeles-based investment firm managing over $1.5 billion in assets. Ross, a longtime Tesla investor and frequent media guest on outlets like CNBC, shares his insights into the future of mobility, focusing on electric vehicles (EVs), ridehailing services, and autonomous vehicles (AVs).He talks about his investment interests, and some

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42:38

Inside the Nuro–Lucid–Uber Partnership with Andrew...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/08/04

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Andrew Chapin, Chief Operating Officer at Nuro, a leading self-driving technology company. Andrew was also among the earliest employees at Uber, rising to lead their global vehicle programs and partnerships, so it was cool to hear about this partnership coming full circle for him.We discuss Nuro’s history and recent pivot from purpose built delivery vehicles into licensing their autonomous

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40:36

The Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Real Estate with...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/07/29

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today's episode, I’m speaking with Brad Hargreaves, editor of Thesis Driven, a top Substack publication covering innovation in the built world. He is also the co-founder of General Assembly and Common, a multifamily operating company focused on innovative housing typologies like co-living.Brad lays out an eloquent case for the upcoming transformations in real estate driven by autonomous vehicles (AVs). We discuss the

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31:00

AV 2.0: How Wayve is Building Scalable, Mapless and...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/07/20

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today's episode, I’m speaking with Alex Kendall, co-founder and CEO of Wayve, a leading AI company in the autonomous driving space. Founded in 2017, Wayve focuses on creating a general-purpose driving intelligence through an end-to-end AI model that can drive any vehicle anywhere without relying on pre-mapping. Alex talks about his journey from award-winning research at Cambridge to pioneering Wayve’s innovative technology,

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40:29

Inside Apollo Go’s Global Robotaxi Strategy with...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today’s episode, I am speaking with Helen K. Pan, General Manager of Apollo Autonomous Driving USA, Baidu's Self-Driving Division. We talk about Helen’s journey since joining Baidu's Intelligent Driving Group in 2017, and get an inside look at Apollo Go, Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing service. She discusses the technology, safety measures, and cost efficiency of Apollo Go's latest generation vehicle, the RT6, which operates

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35:42

Jon McNeill on Why AVs Could Crush Uber and Lyft

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/07/07

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In this episode, I chat with Jon McNeill, a veteran entrepreneur, investor, and industry executive. Prior to his current CEO and co-founder role at DVx Ventures, Jon was President at Tesla and COO at Lyft. We talk about Jon's background, the recent Tesla robotaxi launch, and Tesla’s approach to autonomy, especially compared to other top players like Waymo.We also discuss the potential market shifts due to autonomous vehicles

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48:50

Autonomous Vehicle Safety with Professor Phil Koopman

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In this episode, I chat with Professor Philip Koopman, a top voice in Autonomous Vehicle safety with nearly 30 years of experience in the field, and a longtime professor and researcher at Carnegie Mellon University. We talk about his transition out of academia, what originally motivated his writing on AV safety, and how the industry’s been responding (or not responding) to the standards he’s been advocating for.Phil shares his

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24:07

Thomas von der Ohe on Vay’s new partnership with...

The Driverless Digest Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack.In today’s episode, I speak with Thomas von der Ohe, co-founder and CEO of Vay, a company transforming mobility with its automotive-grade Remote Driving technology. Vay’s door-to-door service provides a convenient alternative to both autonomous driving and private car ownership.Thomas shares how Vay’s unique approach to remote driving differs from full autonomy, and discusses the company’s B2C driverless rental car service now

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