Both Lyft and Uber operate asare [[transportation networkridesharing companies]] that were founded as peer-to-peer ridesharing apps. Drivers, serve as independent contractors (employee’s in CA) to Uber and Lyft and provide rides to individuals, similar to taxicab companies. Users are able to request or drive for both companies by downloading a smartphone app. Drivers are required to undergo an initial background check and vehicle inspection to make sure they are properly licensed and have a vehicle that is adequate for the company's standards. Drivers then link to a banking account so that Uber and Lyft can pay drivers for their service. A certain proportion of the rider’s fare goes to the company for administrative support while another goes to the driver for providing the trip.{{Citation needed|date=May 2019}}
In addition, both companies offer various transportation services beyond peer-to-peer ridesharing. Uber offers food delivery service via [[UberEats]], and in select cities, Lyft offers [[Scooter-sharing system|scooter sharing]] (similar to [[Lime (transportation company)|Lime]] and [[Bird (company)|Bird]]).{{Citation needed|date=May 2019}}
