>Use a service that doesn't micromanage its customers
Lyft is still doing the same sort of micromanagement (you just have to jump through more hoops to see your rider rating, just like it used to be for Uber), and arguably has even more holes for drivers to abuse the rating system against riders (AFAIK, Lyft drivers can manage to correlate tips against specific rides, and have a 24 post-ride window to go back and change ratings for riders).
>taxis, city transportation services. Or just (shocker) get your own vehicle. If you're travelling, rental cars are also an option.
These aren't necessarily realistic alternatives in all cases.
In many second or third tier metro areas in the US, Lyft and Uber have completely destroyed the local taxi industry, to the point where taxis simply aren't a resource that can be utilized without booking far in advance, and even then their success rate for pickups is questionable.
As for public transport - not a realistic option for general use outside the largest metro areas in the US, and even many of the largest (e.g. Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, Dallas) have systems that are nearly useless for those traveling outside of very small portions of the metro area, or aren't commuting into central business districts from suburban transit centers.
'Getting your own vehicle' isn't necessarily economically viable in all cases, or even a usable option for those that face challenges related to driving ability.
And rental cars? Aside from making zero sense for certain urban destinations, employers increasingly require business travelers to utilize rideshare services while traveling for work.