Listen "Appetite for Disruption: A Deep-Dive into AV Market Trends with Ken Lucci"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWho are the biggest players in the autonomous vehicle (AV) market? Let's find out.In this exciting episode of the Ground Transportation Podcast, Ken Lucci, Chief Business Analyst of Driving Transactions, shares research he has surfaced from secondary sources like Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg, and other business analysts, connecting dots for owners and operators on the verge of offering Autonomous Livery services.Ken provides compelling insights about the projected growth of AV robo-taxis, notable partnerships like Uber-Lucid-Nuro, safety concerns, regulatory hurdles, and the evolving business models that will shape the future of ground transportation. This episode also shines a light on AV pilot programs in cities like Jacksonville and universities like the University of Mississippi. Tune in to stay informed and learn how forward-thinking operators can prepare for this industry shift.CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome01:21 Autonomous Vehicles03:03 Goldman Sachs Report06:34 From Horsepower to Brainpower 09:29 Waymo11:46 Zoox 12:47 Tesla14:44 Uber19:13 The Bellwether19:51 Autonomous Livery 21:38 Bentler Groups23:47 Beep24:30 What's Next for Autonomous? 26:22 Rising Significant Concerns34:45 Forward Thining Operations Need to do The Following40:03 The Impact on The Taxi IndustryLinks: Goldman Sachs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=XmV4IdnB-tU1-zFd&v=hiDVYhzeBYM&feature=youtu.beBenteler: https://www.benteler.com/en/Jacksonville news link: https://youtu.be/2kUJBZMwR2g?si=yb111dVtamxd477gAt Driving Transactions, Ken Lucci and his team offer financial analysis, KPI reviews, for specific purposes like improving profitability, enhancing the value of the enterprise business planning and buying and selling companies. So if you have any of those needs, please give us a call or check us out at www.drivingtransactions.com. Pax Training is your all in one solution designed to elevate your team's skills, boost passenger satisfaction, and keep your business ahead of the curve. Learn more at www.paxtraining.com/gtpConnect with Kenneth Lucci, Principle Analyst at Driving Transactions:https://www.drivingtransactions.com/Connect with James Blain, President at PAX Training:https://paxtraining.com/
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