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I don't see why a special set of rules have to apply to just taxi drivers. Isn't working hours regulated already by OSHA? Car safety by the NHTSA? Requiring a pickup might be something that doesn't even need enforcing when there are dozens of drivers in your area.

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Well taxi's are on the road a lot more than normal cars. There are separate rules for commercial vehicles for instance. Also, since most of the driver's are freelancers (and not Uber employees), I don't see how OSHA rules apply (although perhaps I'm wrong).

The different rules for commercial vehicles are because the vehicles need a lot more maintenance to be safe on the road. Delivery drivers don't get any more inspections.

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