Taxi drivers should wear uniforms, adopt a code of conduct and register to work with vulnerable people to compete against ride-sharing service Uber, Infrastructure Minister Rene Hidding says.

Mr Hidding offered the advice as the state prepares to legalise the major rival to existing operators.

While Uber has been operating illegally in other states, the Tasmanian Government wants to be the first state to develop regulations to cover the service.

In a letter to the head of Tasmania's Taxi Council in September, Mr Hidding suggested taxi drivers had a competitive edge on customer service and encouraged them to develop a code of conduct.

In the letter, obtained in response to a right to information request, Mr Hidding said it would be wise if taxi drivers wore a uniform to distinguish themselves from UberX drivers.

The documents also revealed the Government is considering requiring all taxi drivers to register to work with vulnerable people at a cost of $100 for three years.

There was no mention of cutting taxi licence fees, as the ACT did last week to smooth the introduction of Uber to Canberra.

The letter was sent following a meeting between Mr Hidding and Uber management.

"They appeared able to answer any challenge put to them in terms of safety and standards but discussions will continue for some time," he wrote.

In a separate document, the State Growth Department followed up with 26 questions for Uber about passenger safety, driver safety, the size of their planned operation in Tasmania and pricing.

Taxi industry considers suggestions

Tasmania's Taxi Council is considering the advice from Mr Hidding.

President Roger Burdon is confident the taxi industry would lift to withstand the new competition.

He agreed wearing a uniform would help set taxis apart from Uber.

"I think they look smart, a driver dressed up in a shirt and a nice looking pair of pants is second to none in my view, it's all about presentation," he said.

The council will meet next month to come up with other ideas to put to the Government about how the industry can become more competitive.

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