"Traditional taxis" refers to the conventional or typical type of taxis that have been in existence for a long time. These are the taxis that you usually see on the streets, hailed by customers, and operated by professional drivers. Full definition
Critics, especially traditional taxi drivers, see this as deceptive. (policygenius.com)
In some American cities, peer - to - peer taxi services have been banned after lobbying by traditional taxi firms. (economist.com)
The ride - hailing service has faced regulatory and legal setbacks around the world amid opposition from traditional taxi services and concern among some regulators. (fortune.com)