Uber

Uber Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Uber, is an American technology company. It was founded in 2009 by Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick. The company is based in San Francisco and operates in over 900 metropolitan areas worldwide. Uber's platform allows users to request rides and transportation services using their smartphones.

Uber's services include peer-to-peer ridesharing, food delivery (Uber Eats), package delivery, and a partnership with Lime for electric bicycle and scooter rental. The company has faced various controversies and legal challenges since its inception but remains one of the largest and most influential technology companies globally.

Lyft

Lyft, Inc. is an American ridesharing company founded in 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and operates in the United States and Canada. Lyft's platform connects passengers with drivers for ridesharing services using their mobile app.

Lyft's services include traditional ridesharing, carpooling, and bicycle-sharing systems. The company promotes itself as a socially responsible alternative to driving and aims to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions. Lyft has expanded its services to include partnerships with public transportation systems and initiatives to promote sustainability.