Dozens of angry taxi drivers have rallied in Brisbane calling for ride-sharing app UberX to be banned.

Simultaneous protests, organised by the Australian Taxi Federation, are being held around Australia on Thursday to draw attention to the unfair playing field created by a lack of regulation around UberX's operation, with drivers claiming their revenue has been cut by a third since it was introduced.

Taxi drivers protesting n Melbourne this morning. Credit:Robert Prezioso

"The public supporting Uber because of their cheap fare should realise one thing - Uber is not there for the people, taxis are because the government regulates them to be pro-people, but Uber is only here to make money," driver Padam Jadon, 36, said in Brisbane.

Taxi drivers want Uber shut down, or at least a level playing field where Uber drivers have to pay the same fees as Taxi drivers.