[R.O. 2009 §12-391; Code 1969 §39-5]
No taxicab license shall be issued until a permit shall have been obtained from the Board of Aldermen permitting the operation of such taxicabs as provided in this Division.
[R.O. 2009 §12-392; Code 1969 §39-6]
A. 
Before granting a permit, the Board of Aldermen shall require the applicant to file a written application verified by the oath of the owner of such taxicabs and shall state the following:
1. 
The owner desires a permit from the City to operate a taxicab for the conveyance of passengers with or without baggage for hire over and upon the public streets and places of the City;
2. 
The name and address of the owner and, if a corporation, in addition to its name and address, those of the officers thereof;
3. 
The State license number of the taxicab and the amount and holder of any mortgage on the taxicab;
4. 
The rates to be charged and the name and address of the operator of the taxicab;
5. 
The points where such taxicabs will be stationed for calls.
[R.O. 2009 §12-393; Code 1969 §39-7]
Permits issued by the Board of Aldermen may be revoked by the Board of Aldermen at any time for good cause, but before revoking any such permit, the licensee shall be given ten (10) days' previous notice specifying the grounds or causes for which such permit is proposed to be revoked and the date and time when such licensee may show cause why such permit should not be revoked.