[R.O. 2014 §635.010; Ord. No. 1613 §1, 3-13-2014]
As used in this Chapter, the following words shall have the
meanings set out herein:
The person who is driving or who is in actual physical control
of a taxicab, whether as owner or agent, servant or employee of an
owner.
Any person who derives, or has the right to derive, income
directly or indirectly from the operation of one (1) or more taxicabs.
All motor vehicles operated as public carriers, of not more
than five (5) passengers exclusive of the driver, for hire on a call
or demand basis for a set charge or a set fee, over other than fixed
routes.
A person transports passengers for hire if he or she provides
transportation for passengers and derives therefrom, directly or indirectly,
any financial benefit.
[R.O. 2014 §635.020; Ord. No. 1613 §1, 3-13-2014]
In order to regulate taxicabs and to protect the peace, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Marshfield, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operating a taxicab for the purpose of transporting passengers for hire without first obtaining a license to engage in such business in accordance with the provisions of Section 605.020. Each taxicab is considered a separate business location and a license is required for each taxicab.
[R.O. 2014 §635.030; Ord. No. 1613 §1, 3-13-2014]
An application for a license shall be accompanied by a fee in
the amount of twenty-five dollars ($25.00); provided, however, that
no application fee shall be required for renewal of an existing license.
Any change of owner or operator shall require a new application and
license with payment of fees therefor. Failure to pay such fee shall
be grounds for refusing to accept and process an application for a
license. The proceeds shall be used to defray the cost of processing
the application for a taxicab license. The application fee shall not
in any part be refunded to the applicant.
[R.O. 2014 §635.040; Ord. No. 1613 §1, 3-13-2014]
A.
Every owner and/or operator applying for a taxicab license shall
file a written application with the Marshfield City Clerk and/or his
or her representative, with said application providing the following
information, including copies if indicated:
1.
Name, address, date of birth, and social security number;
2.
Copy of a current commercial auto insurance policy covering
the vehicle and any driver of said vehicle;
3.
Copy of, at a minimum, a current Missouri Class E, for-hire,
driver's license for each and every driver; and
4.
Copy of a current Missouri automobile registration, including
a copy of the inspection certificate.
B.
Should any of this information change during the twelve-month licensing
period, the applicant shall provide updated information to the City
within ten (10) days of the change or be in violation of the provisions
of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2014 §635.050; Ord. No. 1613 §1, 3-13-2014]
The schedule of rates of fares shall be conspicuously posted
in each taxicab in such manner as to be readily visible to any passenger.
[R.O. 2014 §635.060; Ord. No. 1613 §1, 3-13-2014]
Every taxicab driver shall at all times while operating a taxicab
upon the streets of the City carry and display in such vehicle the
taxicab license required by this Chapter.
[R.O. 2014 §635.070; Ord. No. 1613 §1, 3-13-2014]
A.
Upon notice and hearing, the City Council may revoke the business
license for any of the following reasons:
1.
Employment of drivers without a Class E chauffeurs' license.
2.
Operation of a taxicab without insurance.
3.
Violation of State or Federal laws relating to alcoholic beverages,
narcotics or prostitution.
4.
Making a false statement on an application for license.
5.
Repeated and persistent violation of traffic and safety ordinances.
6.
Willful failure to comply with any provisions of this Chapter
or other ordinances or other laws relating to the operation of taxicabs.
