Chelsea Wilson, spokeswoman for Lyft, said the lawsuit is without merit. “We look forward to resolving it quickly and effectively.”

She said Lyft is working with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and state leaders “to come to a solution that preserves a future for ridesharing in the state of Virginia.”

On June 6, the DMV ordered Uber and Lyft to stop operating in Virginia in violation of state law and said unauthorized drivers could face penalties.

The order came after talks with the San Francisco-based companies broke down. However, those talks with state agencies and authorities have resumed.

“After those cease-and-desist letters went out, I knew there had to be a better way to resolve this issue,” said Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring.

“I’m glad we were able to get folks back to the table, and I appreciate the work my transportation team has done along with the DMV, the McAuliffe administration and the companies to try to give consumers more transportation options that are safe and appropriately regulated.”

As a result of the resumed talks, Uber and Lyft have filed applications for brokers’ licenses and requests for temporary operating authority with the Department of Motor Vehicles.