(a) 
Holder.
In the operation of a taxicab service, a holder shall comply with the terms and conditions of the holder’s operating authority and, except to the extent expressly provided otherwise by the operating authority, shall comply with this chapter, regulations established under this chapter, and other law applicable to the operation of a taxicab service.
(b) 
Driver.
A driver shall comply with this chapter, regulations established under this chapter, other law applicable to the operation of a motor vehicle in this state, and orders issued by the holder employing or contracting with the driver in connection with the holder’s discharging of its duty under its operating authority and this chapter.
(Ordinance O-19-032, sec. 3, adopted 9/5/19)
(a) 
A holder shall establish a policy and take action to discourage, prevent, or correct violations of this chapter by drivers who are employed by or contracting with the holder.
(b) 
A holder shall not permit a driver who is employed by or contracting with the holder to drive a taxicab if the holder knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that the driver has failed to comply with this chapter, the rules and regulations established by the director or other applicable law.
(Ordinance O-19-032, sec. 3, adopted 9/5/19)
Every holder of a license to operate a taxicab service pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall maintain in full force and effect at all times a policy or policies of commercial automobile liability and property damage insurance, with an insurance company or companies authorized to do business in Texas, covering each vehicle so used, in an amount not less than the minimum coverage required by state law.
The applicant, prior to the issuance or renewal of the permit, shall furnish satisfactory proof of such coverage. Said policy shall contain a clause requiring thirty (30) days’ notice be given to the city prior to cancellation. If such notice of cancellation is given by the insurance company, the licensee shall obtain new insurance before meeting the requirements of this section prior to the expiration of the thirty (30) day period; if the licensee fails to do so his permit shall be immediately revoked.
(Ordinance O-19-032, sec. 3, adopted 9/5/19)
(a) 
Each holder shall maintain at a single location business records of its taxicab service. The director may specify methods used in maintaining the records, and the director may require maintenance of certain records which he determines are necessary for monitoring the activities, operations, service, and safety record of a holder. A holder shall make its records available for inspection by the director at reasonable times upon request.
(b) 
Each holder shall submit to the city secretary such quarterly reports concerning its taxicab service as prescribed on a form provided by the city secretary.
(Ordinance O-19-032, sec. 3, adopted 9/5/19)