While Lyft and Uber are allowed in the 100 largest cities in the United States, there are other places that don’t allow the companies to carry passengers. Oregon is the only state that explicitly prohibits Lyft and Uber operations in the vast majority of its counties. Riders in Portland can use these services but the companies cannot operate elsewhere in the state as of April 2019. Most states have implemented licensing and insurance requirements in response to safety concerns from critics.
Uber and Lyft have faced more regulatory challenge during their expansion into the global market. Major cities like London and Vancouver prohibit ride-hailing apps from carrying rides. National bans in Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Hungary, and Italy emerged after protests by taxi companies. These limitations emerged because Lyft and Uber represent competitive challenges to traditional taxi services.