Ride-sharing could transform the concept of car ownership and even the very fabric of our cities. We take a behind-the-scenes look at how Uber and Lyft are helping to shape a global transport revolution.<br /><br />Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 <br /><br />The meteoric rise of ride-hailing apps is part of a global transport revolution. Uber, the market leader, is now the world's most valuable startup.<br /><br />Around 40m people use the Uber app monthly to summon a car in 450 cities worldwide. Lyft is Uber's fast-growing rival carpooling accounts for over half of its trips. <br /><br />Ride-hailing apps are now transforming the logistical fabric of our cities. <br /><br />For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ <br />Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk <br />Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ <br />Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist <br />Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ <br />Follow us on LINE: http://econ.st/1WXkOo6 <br />Follow us on Medium: https://medium.com/@the_economist
