[R.O. 2011 § 645.400; R.O. 2009 § 120.80; Ord. No. 08-172, 8-21-2008]
For the purpose of this Article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BICYCLE TAXI
Any multi-wheeled, hooded or unhooded vehicle that is propelled by human power through the use of a belt, chain or gears and is used to transport one (1) or more passengers on City streets.
LICENSEE
Any person, partnership, corporation, association or other organization licensed by the City to make themselves available for hire to transport passengers by means of one (1) or more than one (1) pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw.
OPERATOR
Any person who transports one (1) or more passengers in a pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw for hire on City streets.
PEDAL CAB
Any multi-wheeled, hooded or unhooded vehicle that is propelled by human power through the use of a belt, chain or gears and is used to transport one (1) or more passengers on City streets.
PEDAL CAB, BICYCLE TAXI OR RICKSHAW STAND
The portion of the curb designated by the Department of Public Works for loading and unloading of passengers for pedal cabs, bicycle taxis or rickshaws.
RICKSHAW
Any two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by human power only and is used to transport one (1) or more passengers on City streets.
[R.O. 2011 § 645.410; R.O. 2009 § 120.81; Ord. No. 08-172, 8-21-2008]
A. 
Application for pedal cab/bicycle taxi/rickshaw licenses shall be made in writing, signed and sworn to by the applicant or if applicant is a corporation, by its duly authorized agent, upon forms provided by the Department of Finance. The application shall contain the full name and residence address of the applicant; place of business; the business telephone number of the applicant; and the manufacturer's name, model, length of time in use, seating capacity and type of brake system of the vehicle which applicant will use.
B. 
Pedal cab/bicycle taxi/rickshaw licenses shall be renewable annually. For each pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw licensed under this Article, the applicant shall pay the amount stated in Section 150.030.
[Ord. No. 22-168, 12-20-2022]
C. 
If the application and all other statements and documents required to be filed with the application have been properly executed, the applicant is qualified to pursue this occupation and the pedal cabs, bicycle taxis or rickshaws are in safe and proper condition, a license will be issued for each pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw applied for to terminate on December 31 following the date of issuance. A pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw license may not be applied for by, nor may a license be issued to, any person other than the owner of the pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw.
D. 
Every pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw licensee shall carry liability and property damage insurance and, if required, Workmen's Compensation insurance with an insurer authorized to transact business in the State and qualified to assume the risk or the amounts hereinafter set forth under the laws of the State, to secure payment of any loss or damage resulting from any occurrence arising out of or caused by the operation or use of any of the licensee's pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw. The liability insurance policy or contract may cover one (1) or more pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw but each pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw shall be insured for property damage and for injuries or death for the sum of at least three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) per individual and one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
[R.O. 2011 § 645.420; R.O. 2009 § 120.82; Ord. No. 08-172, 8-21-2008]
A. 
A licensee shall at all times permit inspection of any pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw and any facilities used by the licensee in the course of operating the pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw.
B. 
All pedal cabs, bicycle taxis and rickshaws must be equipped with lights visible from the front, side and rear, an approved brake system and rubber tires. All pedal cabs, bicycle taxis and rickshaws shall comply with applicable State law and this Code of Ordinances, including traffic laws.
C. 
All pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw stands shall be maintained clean and free of litter by the operator.