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- Uber filed to go public last week, following in the footsteps of its rival, Lyft.
- The two ride-hailing services are constantly in competition to try to get customers to pick their app for their next ride.
- Some of the biggest differences between the apps include their safety features, rewards programs, and even the opinions of the drivers who work for both Uber and Lyft.
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The battle between Uber and Lyft is nothing new - the two platforms are natural rivals, fighting to get one step ahead and get customers to ride with their service. Only expect that to intensify once Uber joins Lyft as a publicly-traded company.
The differences between Uber and Lyft are minimal at this point, since the platforms are constantly mimicking each other's best assets - sort of like Snapchat and Instagram - to try to one-up each other.
However, there are a few key ways in which the two services differ, so be advised before you call your next ride.
Here's how two of the most popular ride-hailing app, Uber and Lyft, compare:
