LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The ride-hailing service Lyft has joined rival Uber in operating legally in Nebraska.

The state Public Service Commission approved Lyft’s application Tuesday. Uber, which had submitted its application to the state before Lyft, was given the commission’s OK on July 21.

Under a law passed by the Legislature in May, ride-hailing companies must be licensed by the commission.

The companies use smartphone applications to link motorists and people who would pay for rides. Passengers pay through the app and can even tip electronically.

Uber and Lyft are based in San Francisco.