significant threat to existing operators up until now, commonly used modes of transport are known as bajaishared taxis. and standard automobile taxis. they're all required to get operating permits from the ministry of transportation all of these vehicles use yellow number plates. yousef is 35. two years ago, he started to drive a standard taxi. >>> while waiting for passengers, the taxi drivers often discuss how difficult it's become to earn a live g >> in 2015, the minister of transportation had decided to ban online motorbike taxis. the reason given at the time was that under the current law taxis must have at least three wheels and a permit of ministry. online motorbike taxis do not meet these conditions, they are illegal and should be banned. the following day, the president asked the minister to rescind this order. >> i really don't want to make any decision that will penalize or hurt anyone i'm aware that the public needs these motorbike taxi taxis. >> current law does not recognize motorbikes as a mode of public transportation. however our public transport network is insufficient. a