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

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’s 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’s 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