Episode Summary
Most fleet managers think about their motor pool in all-or-nothing terms: either you own enough vehicles to cover your busiest day, or you don't. Sebastian Reszka, who leads public sector sales at Uber, joins host Marc Canton to make the case for a third option.
In this episode, Sebastian breaks down how Uber for Business works alongside an existing motor pool rather than replacing it, giving fleet managers a way to flex up and down without carrying the sunk cost of vehicles that only get used a few days a month. Marc and Sebastian dig into the 80/20 rule of thumb RTA sees in well-run motor pools, the billing and program controls that make rideshare defensible for public agencies, and why Sebastian says it should take Uber for Business less than a week to stand up a new program.
They also cover where this is already working (federal agencies, cities like Long Beach and Portland, and a growing list of universities), the data fleet managers gain access to when they move off manual reimbursement, and why micro-mobility options like scooters might be the next frontier for campus fleets.
Whether you're actively right-sizing your fleet or just curious what a "virtual fleet" actually means, this conversation gives you a practical way to think about the question.
Speaker Bios
Marc Canton
Mark Canton is Vice President of Fleet Strategy at RTA Fleet and host of The Fleet Success Show. A longtime fleet professional, Mark previously spent 20 years as Transportation Director and Fleet Manager at Fordham University in New York City. Drawing on firsthand experience leading fleet and transportation operations, he helps fleet professionals improve performance, maximize resources, and build safe, reliable fleets they’re proud to lead.
Sebastian Rezska
Sebastian Reszka leads public sector sales at Uber, working with federal, state and local government organizations to explore new approaches to mobility. With a background in government contracting and more than five years at Uber, Sebastian helps public-sector organizations evaluate how rideshare can complement existing fleet and motor pool operations. His work focuses on giving organizations flexible transportation options while improving program controls, billing, reporting, and access to mobility.
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