In some countries, eg. here in the UAE, drivers have to employees. Most drivers are from India/Pakistan, so they need a VISA, and somebody has to sponsor it. A

In some countries, eg. here in the UAE, drivers have to employees. Most drivers are from India/Pakistan, so they need a VISA, and somebody has to sponsor it. Also, a lot of countries have laws saying [taxi] drivers _have_ to be employees, irrespective of VISA stuff.