SHORT ANSWER:
No, it is not legal to use a personal car as a commercial taxi without proper licensing.
DETAILS:
- A personal vehicle must be registered as a commercial vehicle to operate as a taxi.
- The driver must obtain a valid taxi permit and a commercial driver's license.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Fines and penalties may be imposed for operating without the necessary permits.
- The vehicle may be seized by authorities.
SOURCE:
- Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
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