I've used those services. They were buggy and broken to the point where I frequently ended up walking in the rain because I couldn't get a ride.
This shows basic economics
is right again. Division of labour makes the economy more productive and society more prosperous. The investor/worker roles are such a division of labour.
Or it just shows that apps need some time to stabilize. The early versions of VC-funded apps are not always great either, to say the least.
Both are true.
Except Uber/Lyft are back in Austin, and that worker run ride share didn't work.