Most American cities have that same rule, and yet Uber is legal in them; the key is how you define "taxi driver". In most US cities, if you don't pick up stran

Most American cities have that same rule, and yet Uber is legal in them; the key is how you define "taxi driver". In most US cities, if you don't pick up strangers holding up their hand on the sidewalk, you're not considered a taxi, and the rule does not apply.