I just read those two articles (from June) and don't get the idea that either was crushed. The drivers just saw the number of rides and disperse to more services, and the $350 promotions etc. RideAustin still seems to have almost 50% of the business, with Fasten, Uber, and Lyft splitting the rest?

This (crappy Buzzfeed) article from July seems confirms what locals say... they're all still there: https://www.buzzfeed.com/carolineodonovan/uber-lyft-austin-t...?