It seems that the value of Uber/Lyft is their names, and the setting up markets of drivers that have had some sort of verification, and providing a unified mobi

It seems that the value of Uber/Lyft is their names, and the setting up markets of drivers that have had some sort of verification, and providing a unified mobile hailing interface for customers to use. I don't see the part of their businesses that couldn't be done as well by some decentralized or non-profit entity, except perhaps the identification and verification of drivers and their vehicles.