[Ord. No. 2907 §§1 — 2, 4-13-2004]
A. 
Every airport taxicab and on-call taxicab shall have printed, in colors contrasting that of the vehicle surface to which affixed, on the outside of one (1) door on each side of such vehicle in letters at least two and one-half (2½) inches high, permanently affixed to the door, the name of the vehicle license holder, the initial fare rate; in letters at least one (1) inch high, the rate graduations in one-tenth (1/10) of a mile and the additional charge for extra passengers, if any, and the rate, if any, for return mileage from points beyond the geographical boundaries of the City and County. Every airport taxicab and on-call taxicab shall have printed, in colors contrasting that of the vehicle surface to which affixed, on the outside of the front fender on each side of such vehicle and on the trunk lid visible in plain view from the rear of the vehicle, in numbers at least two and one-half (2½) inches high, permanently affixed, the taxicab fleet number assigned to that vehicle by the certificate holder.
B. 
Every airport taxicab and on-call taxicab shall have a rate card posted in a conspicuous manner on the inside of the vehicle prominently setting out the same information relative to fares and additional charges as required herein to be printed on the doors of the vehicle. All vehicles for hire shall display notice which contains information that any complaint should be directed to the "Director of the Metropolitan Taxicab Commission", with the applicable phone number clearly indicated, posted in a conspicuous manner.
C. 
Every airport taxicab and on-call taxicab licensed by the Commission shall be equipped with a fare register or taximeter which shall indicate the fare charged therefor in a manner which shall be made visible to the passenger and by a receipt, available upon request, handwritten or mechanically printed, containing such information.
D. 
The display of a taximeter shall be programmed to the increment in uniform whole cent values at one-tenth (1/10) of a mile intervals for distance and at time intervals. The uniform intervals for distance and time apply to both the initial and subsequent intervals.
E. 
Drivers of airport taxicabs and on-call taxicabs shall not use time meters except when waiting on a fare or where time is the non-moving or subordinate portion of the total fare calculated by the authorized and sealed taximeter.
F. 
A top light shall be permanently affixed to the roof of all airport taxicabs and on-call taxicabs facing the front of the vehicle, which may display either the name of the certificate holder or the word "Taxi" or "Cab".
G. 
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this code to lease or drive an airport taxicab or on-call taxicab which does not comply with the provisions of this code and, unless otherwise provided in this code, to charge any greater amount than that indicated by the taximeter or fare register, plus additional charges for the extra passengers, as indicated by the printing on the doors of the on-call taxicab or airport taxicab as herein provided.
H. 
No taximeter rates shall exceed those indicated as follows:
Initial fare: $2.50.
Per mile: $2.00.
Additional passengers: $2.00 each.
Waiting time: $24.00 per hour.
I. 
Rates for transportation services exceeding those published above and set by contractual agreements entered into by and between a certificate holder and any person, based on utilization of any or all of said certificate holder's vehicles for hire having vehicle licenses issued by the Commission, must be in writing and signed by the certificate holder or his authorized agent and the person with which the certificate holder proposes to contract.
J. 
Drivers of vehicles for hire shall accept major credit cards for payment of fare. Failure or refusal to accept at least one (1) valid major credit card shall be a violation of this code.
K. 
Certificate holders shall require all drivers operating under the authority of their certificates to accept major credit cards as payment of fare. The term "major credit card" is defined as, at a minimum, including but not limited to, both Visa and MasterCard.
L. 
Failure to accept either of the two (2) valid "major credit cards" for payment shall be a violation of this code. (Adopted January 23, 2004)
[Ord. No. 2907 §§1 — 2, 4-13-2004]
A. 
The Director may designate appropriate stands or stopping places for vehicles for hire. No vehicle for hire, except while boarding or discharging passengers or waiting for time to depart, shall stop, stand or park on any street or place except as shall be designated by the Director.
B. 
While a vehicle for hire is on a public street or place, passengers shall be solicited by no other means than by having permanently affixed printed signs on the vehicle stating that the same is for hire and the rate of fare; nor shall the driver of any vehicle for hire solicit passengers by repeatedly and persistently driving such vehicle for hire in and about a short space.
[Ord. No. 2907 §§1 — 2, 4-13-2004]
A. 
All vehicles for hire shall be clean and well maintained in appearance inside and out.
B. 
All vehicles for hire shall be comfortable for the passengers and free of debris.
C. 
If the vehicle for hire has a trunk, it shall be kept clear of articles to allow for luggage storage.
D. 
Vehicles for hire should have no offensive odors.
E. 
Smoking shall not be permitted in vehicles for hire.
F. 
All vehicle licenses and driver's licenses shall be displayed as well as the approved or required signage of the Commission.
[Ord. No. 2907 §§1 — 2, 4-13-2004]
A. 
Drivers shall present a neat and orderly appearance and shall be clean in dress and in person.
B. 
Airport taxicab and on-call taxicab drivers shall wear the following:
1. 
Black slacks, no jeans;
2. 
Solid white, button up the front, collared, long or short-sleeved shirt;
3. 
Solid black closed toe shoes and socks; (Adopted June 13, 2003)
4. 
Baseball-style hat meeting the following requirements:
a. 
No writing or text shall appear on the hat except for the logo or insignia of the taxicab certificate holder employing the driver;
b. 
All hats worn by drivers of the same certificate holder shall have the same color scheme, except that, upon approval by the Director, special classes of drivers designated by the certificate holder may wear a hat of a different color;
c. 
All hats shall be worn with the visor forward.
5. 
Drivers may wear a solid black jacket or windbreaker. The only printing allowed is the name of the certificate holder that employs the driver.
6. 
A solid black or white sweater may also be worn.
7. 
During the period of May 1 through October 1 drivers may wear clean solid white short-sleeved collared polo type golf shirts. The only printing allowed is the name of the taxicab certificate holder that employs the driver.
8. 
All drivers shall display on their person at all times while on duty the Commission issued I.D. card/license. Failure to wear the I.D. shall be a violation of this Section. (Adopted January 23, 2004)
C. 
Courtesy vehicle drivers shall wear such uniforms as are approved by the Director after application by the certificate holder.
D. 
Premium sedan drivers shall wear a dark suit (or dark sport coat and slacks) with a white long-sleeved shirt and tie with plain, shined closed-toe shoes and socks. (Adopted June 13, 2003)
E. 
Drivers shall not sleep in vehicles for hire.
F. 
Drivers shall not use cell phones or other portable phones while passengers are in their vehicle or while their vehicle is moving or otherwise upon a public thoroughfare. Drivers shall not use cellular or other portable telephones while in the presence of passengers, whether loading, in the vehicle or unloading or while the vehicle is moving or otherwise upon a public thoroughfare. (Adopted August 8, 2003)
G. 
No driver may withdraw to a greater distance than ten (10) feet of his/her vehicle while on duty and parked at a taxicab stand or other authorized public place, the only exceptions being that a driver may withdraw to a greater distance than ten (10) feet during an emergency wherein the life or property of any individual is threatened; or only for a period not to exceed ten (10) minutes for a physical necessity.
H. 
Drivers shall display a professional demeanor in the presence of passengers; public confrontations will be considered a violation of these rules and may result in suspension or loss of license.
I. 
No driver of a vehicle for hire while on duty may possess on his person or in any vehicle for hire any scanner, radar detector or other device designed or altered to permit interception of transmissions not specifically initiated by the vehicle license holder or certificate holder of the receiving vehicle and intended for its driver.
J. 
The Director may suspend for a period not to exceed one (1) week the license of any driver failing to comply with this Section. Penalties shall increase with each violation within a five (5) year period; for example, second (2nd) violation suspensions will double, third (3rd) violation suspensions will triple, fourth (4th) violation suspensions will be multiplied by a factor of four (4) and fifth (5th) violation suspensions shall be multiplied by a factor of five (5).
[Ord. No. 2907 §§1 — 2, 4-13-2004]
Drivers of vehicles for hire shall allow passengers to be accompanied by service animals and to carry with them small animals, when such animals are securely enclosed in a box or cage designed for holding such animal and capable of being held on the lap of the passenger.