The Razor’s Edge
The Razor’s Edge
Shortman Studios
#28: On The New York Streets With A Ride-Share Vehicle Supplier
1 hour 12 minutes Posted Oct 13, 2020 at 8:00 am.
minute mark Background on the business
Recounting the COVID story from March onward, dealing with vehicle returns
Drivers still on the road throughout - the adjustments needed
-The hit to rider demand
Uber's support (or lack thereof)
The scene in New York now for rideshare demand - why it was worse than it seemed, why there are reasons for optimism now
The outlook for New York City, the effect of the social unrest, any crime knock-ons, and where does the city go from here?
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This week’s The Razor’s Edge goes back out to the streets. We speak with Ali Naqvi, owner of a ride-share car supplier in New York, about his experience with the COVID lockdown, what he’s hearing from his customers – rideshare drivers – and the state of New York. While a few work from home comments pop up hear and there, this is more focused on the state of Uber and Lyft’s end markets and what that might mean for a broader economy. Ali is a lifelong New Yorker and has a rolodex of celebrity encounters and Al Pacino quotes to pull from, and this is a fun conversation.
 
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