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by taneq 3408 days ago
They're using the term 'taxi drivers' to refer to the Uber drivers, not to local licensed taxi operators.
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falsedan 3408 days ago
In the UK, Uber cars are local licenced private hire vehicles with the big "Pre-booked fares only" sticker on the front doors. You have to be licensed to drive for Uber[0].

0: https://www.uber.com/en-GB/drive/requirements/

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