Ridesharing services are companies that match drivers of private vehicles to those seeking local taxicab-like transportation.
Ridesharing services are available mostly in large cities in many countries. Some of the biggest names in the industry are Uber, Grab in Asia, and Lyft, which covers many American cities.
Taxicab companies have complained about the competition from ridesharing. There has also been concern about safety, as many feel that the drivers have not been vetted sufficiently.