The only thing fundamental about Lyft is that you use an app to request a ride and Lyft helps route that to a nearby driver. That sounds like a completely reaso

The only thing fundamental about Lyft is that you use an app to request a ride and Lyft helps route that to a nearby driver. That sounds like a completely reasonable business that serves a useful need. Whether the drivers are employees, contractors, or volunteers is an implementation detail. If laws, public opinion, or economics change, the fundamental business still seems reasonable and useful.