[Ord. No. 4924 §§1 —
2, 3-7-2005]
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.
1.
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.
2.
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. 4924 §§1 —
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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. 4924 §§1 —
2, 3-7-2005]
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.
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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 first (1st) through October first (1st) 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).
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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.
