They were showing the comparative cost, not total cost. Using Uber all month, it's $250. If they used Lyft all month -instead-, it's $500. Bus -instead- it woul

They were showing the comparative cost, not total cost. Using Uber all month, it's $250. If they used Lyft all month -instead-, it's $500. Bus -instead- it would be $100. On top of payments, when you factor in insurance and parking fees(stupidly expensive in some cities), taking Uber/Lyft can work out cheaper.