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Note: Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30. Previous legislation: Ord. 27297 § 1, 2004-11-23; Ord. 27601 Ex. A, 2007-04-03; Ord. 27863 Ex. A, 2009-12-15; Ord. 28154 Ex. A, 2013-06-11.
A. 
This chapter applies to all for-hire transportation services companies, for-hire vehicle owners and all for-hire drivers operating within the City of Tacoma.
B. 
This chapter is an exercise of the City of Tacoma's police powers and authority pursuant to Chapter 46.72 RCW and Chapter 81.72 RCW to license for-hire vehicles and for-hire drivers. The regulatory purposes include increased safety, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and economic viability and stability of privately-operated for-hire transportation services within the City of Tacoma.
C. 
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the safe, fair and efficient operation of for-hire vehicles. For-hire vehicles are a component of the City’s transportation system and because transportation so fundamentally affects the City’s well-being and that of its citizens, some regulation is necessary to ensure that the public safety is protected, the public need provided, and the public convenience promoted. It is not the purpose of this chapter to displace competition with regulation. This chapter is not intended to regulate limousines and is consistent and compliant with Chapter 46.72A RCW; nor is this chapter intended to regulate transportation network companies as defined and regulated by Chapter 46.72B RCW.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01)
The inspection of for-hire vehicles, inspection and sealing of taximeters, the examining of the qualifications of licensees for for-hire vehicle licenses and licenses to drive for-hire vehicles and the enforcing of the provisions of this chapter shall be under the supervision and control of the Director and may be enforced by the Chief of Police, duly appointed City of Tacoma law enforcement, Tax and License, and Road Use Compliance Officers.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 29045 Ex. A, 2025-07-01)
For the purposes of this Chapter 6B.220 of the Tacoma Municipal Code, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein; words not defined herein which are defined in Title 6, shall have the same meaning or be interpreted as provided in Title 6.
“Accessible for-hire vehicle”
means a for-hire vehicle designed or modified to transport passengers in wheelchairs or other mobility devices where passengers can board the for-hire vehicle via a ramp or lift.
“Affiliated for-hire vehicle”
means a for-hire vehicle licensed or associated to a particular for-hire transportation services company by using their application dispatch services, approved color scheme and/or trade name.
“Application” or “app”
means a program or piece of software most commonly downloaded to a device including but not limited to a computer and/or a mobile device, that is designed to fulfill a particular purpose and/or provides content such as text, graphics, images, maps, communications, banking, payment services, music, software, audio, video, information or other materials available to users of the computer, mobile device and/or other device.
“Application dispatch”
means technology that allows consumers to directly request transportation services from for-hire drivers and/or for for-hire drivers to accept compensation for transportation services via the internet using electronic devices, computer devices or mobile interfaces such as, but not limited to, smartphone and tablet applications. The app may include mapping services to show the locations of available for-hire drivers.
“Approved mechanic”
means a mechanic who 1) has met the automotive requirements of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, 2) does not own, lease or drive a for-hire vehicle, and 3) has no financial interest, including any employment interest, in any for-hire vehicle or in any owner that owns or leases for-hire vehicles.
“Certificate of safety”
means a prescribed document approved by or provided by the Director completed by an approved mechanic certifying that a particular vehicle passed a uniform vehicle safety inspection, and that the vehicle is mechanically sound and fit for driving. The approved mechanic is responsible for checking that the plates, decals, customer notices as required by the City are legible and properly displayed as specified by the Director by rule.
“Classic car”
means an automobile that was high priced when new, is currently of superior appearance, is a fine or distinctive automobile, that has been restored or maintained to current maximum professional standards of quality in every area, with components operating and appearing as new, and showing very minimal wear.
“Commercial activity”
means the time a for-hire driver accepts a trip request through an online-enabled app or platform until the completion of the ride.
“Compensation”
means remuneration or anything of economic value that is provided, promised, suggested, or donated primarily in exchange for services rendered.
“Director”
means the Director of the Finance Department of the City, or any officer, agent, or employee of the City designated to act on the Director’s behalf.
“Dispatch services”
means a service which connects for-hire drivers to persons seeking transportation or persons engaging in peer-to-peer transportation whether via radio, phone, internet, mobile application, computer or other mechanical or electronic means.
“For-hire driver”
means a person physically engaged in driving a for-hire vehicle that is providing or soliciting transportation services, ridesharing and/or peer-to-peer transportation, whether or not said person is the owner of or has any financial interest in the ownership of said for-hire vehicle or whether or not the person is using an app, a dispatch service, an information service and/or similar method to provide transportation services for compensation.
“For-hire driver identification card”
means a card or similar issued or approved by the Director and identifying that the driver is licensed to operate in the City.
“For-hire stand”
shall mean that portion of any street set aside and designated as parking or standing space to be occupied by for-hire vehicles.
“For-hire transportation services company”
means:
1. 
A person who owns and operates a for-hire vehicle(s) and uses their own City approved color scheme and trade name;
2. 
A person who does not own and operate a for-hire vehicle but allows other people to affiliate a for-hire vehicle to the for-hire transportation services company’s color scheme, trade name and/or dispatch services.
3. 
Provided that, a transportation network company, as defined in RCW 46.04.652, is not a For-hire Transportation Services Company as defined in this chapter.
“For-hire vehicle”
means any motor vehicle, whether a personal vehicle, fleet or commercial vehicle, held out to the public for hire or used for the transportation of persons for compensation; subject to call by the public generally, where the route traveled or destination is controlled by the customer, the compensation is calculated on the basis of an amount recorded and indicated on a taximeter, a mobile device app or an application dispatch service, by a written contract or invoice signed by both parties, or based on an initial fee, distance traveled, waiting time, or any combination thereof as permitted under this chapter, provided that, for-hire vehicle shall not mean:
1. 
School buses operating exclusively under a contract to a school district;
2. 
Ride-sharing vehicles under Chapter 46.74 RCW;
3. 
Limousine carriers licensed under Chapter 46.72A RCW;
4. 
Vehicles used by nonprofit transportation providers solely for elderly or persons with disabilities and their attendants under Chapter 81.66 RCW;
5. 
Vehicles used by auto transportation companies licensed under Chapter 81.68 RCW;
6. 
Vehicles used to provide courtesy transportation at no charge to and from parking lots, hotels, and rental offices; and
7. 
Vehicles licensed under, and used to provide “charter party carrier” and “excursion service carrier” services as defined in, and required by, Chapter 81.70 RCW.
8. 
Vehicles providing transportation services using a “Transportation Network Company” application as defined in RCW 46.72B.
“For-hire vehicle endorsement”
means a decal, sticker or similar identification, issued or approved by the City, which is prominently displayed on a for-hire vehicle.
“For-hire vehicle owner”
means a person that owns a for-hire vehicle.
“For-hire vehicle plate”
means a numbered metal identification plate, issued by the City, permanently affixed to and prominently displayed on the rear of a for-hire vehicle.
“Licensee”
means any person or entity licensed under this chapter.
“Operating a for-hire vehicle”
means having a passenger in a for-hire vehicle, the for-hire vehicle is parked in a for-hire stand, the taximeter is engaged in the for-hire vehicle, the dispatch records show the vehicle has been dispatched, the for-hire vehicle top light is illuminated, the trip records show that the for-hire vehicle has started a shift and there is no record for ending a shift, the for-hire driver is signed into and active on the application dispatch service, the for-hire driver has offered transportation services to a passenger, the for-hire driver is engaged in commercial activity or any other facts reasonably showing that a for-hire driver has offered, or is available to offer, its services to a passenger. Operating a for-hire vehicle does not include using a personal vehicle for personal use.
“Operating in the City of Tacoma”
means owning, leasing, advertising, driving, occupying and/or otherwise operating a for-hire vehicle that at any time transports any passenger for compensation from a point within the geographical confines of the City of Tacoma. A for-hire transportation services company is “operating in the City of Tacoma” if it provides application dispatch services to any affiliated for-hire driver at any time for the transport of any passenger for compensation from a point within the geographical confines of the City of Tacoma. The term does not include being in control of a for-hire vehicle that is physically inoperable.
“Person”
means any individual, receiver, administrator, executor, assignee, trustee in bankruptcy, trust, estate, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, club, company, joint stock company, business trust, municipal corporation, political subdivision of the state of Washington, corporation, limited liability company, association, society, or any group of individuals acting as a unit, whether mutual, cooperative, fraternal, nonprofit, or otherwise, and the United States or any instrumentality thereof.
“Persons with disabilities”
means any individual with a disability who has a sensory, mental, or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more of life’s major activities; is medically cognizable or diagnosable; has a record or history of such impairment; or is regarded as having such impairment. People with disabilities include ambulatory persons, whose capacities are hindered by sensory disabilities such as blindness or deafness, such mental disabilities as cognitive impairments or emotional illness, and physical disabilities that still permit the person to walk comfortably, or a combination of these disabilities. It also includes a semi-ambulatory person who requires such special aids to travel as canes, crutches, walkers, respirators, or human assistance, and a non-ambulatory person who must use wheelchairs or wheelchair-like equipment to travel.
“Taximeter”
means any mechanical or electronic device or instrument which, based upon a predetermined rate or rates, automatically calculates and displays, by means of figures, a fare based on distance traveled, time elapsed, or any combination thereof.
“Waiting time”
means time during which the for-hire vehicle is under the direction of a passenger and the for-hire vehicle is not moving.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28349 Ex. A, 2016-03-08; Ord. 28539 Ex. Q, 2018-11-06; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01; Ord. 29045 Ex. A, 2025-07-01)
A. 
The license and inspection fees for For-Hire are hereby fixed as follows:
Description
Fee
For-hire driver license
$75
For-hire driver license replacement
$10
For-hire vehicle license
$100
For-hire vehicle replacement plate
$25
Taximeter inspection
$50
Taximeter inspection re-scheduling fee
$50
B. 
Exemptions. The for-hire driver and vehicle license fees assessed in this subsection shall not apply to Accessible for-hire vehicles or for-hire drivers driving an Accessible for-hire vehicle.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28303 Ex. A, 2015-07-07; Ord. 28349 Ex. A, 2016-03-08; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01; Ord. 29045 Ex. A, 2025-07-01)
A. 
For-hire vehicle license.
1. 
Each for-hire vehicle owner shall pay an annual for-hire vehicle license fee per Section 6B.220.140 times the number of licensed vehicles.
2. 
Upon payment of the correct license fee by the for-hire vehicle owner and compliance with all other requirements for issuance of a for-hire vehicle license, the Director shall issue a license.
3. 
Notwithstanding the provisions of 6B.10 of the Tacoma Municipal Code, for-hire vehicle licenses shall expire on June 30th. Each for-hire vehicle owner must renew the for-hire vehicle license every year.
4. 
No for-hire vehicle license may be renewed unless all outstanding penalties assessed against the for-hire vehicle owner are paid in full, the for-hire transportation services company is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and the for-hire vehicle owner has filed a renewal application and paid the renewal fee and all inspection fees.
B. 
For-hire driver license.
1. 
All for-hire drivers’ licenses issued pursuant to the provisions of this subtitle shall be effective as of the first day of the month of issuance regardless of the actual date of issue and shall expire two (2) years from the effective date.
2. 
Each for-hire driver must renew the for-hire driver’s license every other year, provide new photographs or consent to a full face photograph taken by the Director, and submit to a new criminal background check.
3. 
No for-hire driver’s license may be renewed unless all outstanding penalties against the for-hire driver are paid in full to the Director and the for-hire driver has filed a renewal application and paid the renewal fee.
4. 
Whenever the for-hire driver license furnished by the City shall become worn out, damaged, faded or otherwise unfit for use, the City may require that such license be destroyed and may require the licensee to furnish new photographs if the City does not have current photos on file that can be used on the replacement license and purchase a replacement license according to the fee established in Section 6B.220.140.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28349 Ex. A, 2016-03-08; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01)
A. 
The Director shall have the right to examine any records relating to the compliance of a for-hire transportation services company in the City of Tacoma or any person holding a license issued pursuant to this chapter, including, but not limited to, insurance policies, dispatch records, trip records or any other information as required pursuant to this chapter.
B. 
Immediate access to any records required under this chapter by the for-hire transportation services company, for-hire vehicle owner or for-hire driver shall be made available upon court order to law enforcement officers of the City of Tacoma to assist in the investigation of any crime.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30)
A. 
A for-hire transportation services company shall with 48 hours notify the Director upon the for-hire transportation services company receiving knowledge, at any time during the current for-hire vehicle or for-hire driver license term, of any of the following occurrences involving any affiliated for-hire driver or for-hire vehicle owner:
1. 
Any arrest and charge, conviction, bail forfeiture or other final adverse finding of the for-hire driver, for any criminal offense that occurs during, or arises out of, the for-hire driver's operation of such for-hire vehicle;
2. 
Any arrest and charge, conviction, bail forfeiture or other final adverse finding of the for-hire driver for any criminal offense involving theft, robbery, burglary, assault, sex crimes, drugs, prostitution, moral turpitude, or any offense as provided in Section 6B.220.300;
3. 
Any vehicle accident required to be reported to the State of Washington involving any for-hire vehicle operated by the for-hire driver; or
4. 
Any restriction, suspension or revocation of such for-hire driver's motor vehicle driver's license.
B. 
Every for-hire transportation services company shall on September 1st of every year submit a current list of affiliated for-hire vehicles and for-hire affiliated drivers operating in the City of Tacoma to the Director or consent to an audit of records by the Director that can be conducted at a mutually agreeable location in order to verify that all affiliated drivers and vehicles are properly licensed.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30)
The for-hire transportation services company shall:
A. 
Maintain a business address, mailing address, and email address (if available) where the owner can accept mail, and a business telephone in working order and/or an email address that can be answered during all hours of operation;
B. 
Comply, and require that all affiliated for-hire vehicle owner(s) and affiliated for-hire driver(s) comply with any applicable regulations promulgated under this chapter;
C. 
Ensure that each affiliated for-hire vehicle is insured as required pursuant to this chapter;
D. 
Provide proof of insurance to the Director required pursuant to this chapter;
E. 
Collect and store for at least two (2) years, records of service request (trip) originating in the City of Tacoma for affiliated for-hire vehicles, including daily records of for-hire vehicles in service, together with the affiliated for-hire driver’s name and vehicle number (if available), and lists of all affiliated for-hire vehicles and affiliated for-hire drivers. Records may be maintained electronically;
F. 
Maintain a dispatch service, application dispatch service or contracted dispatch service, utilizing two-way radios, wireless device communication or an online-enabled application or platform capable of providing reasonably prompt service in response to requests received by telephone, internet, email, online-enabled application or platform or other request for service by a prospective passenger The use of wireless communication devices while driving shall be utilized according to RCW 46.61.667, which prohibits the holding of a wireless communications device while driving;
G. 
Provide a system for passengers to retrieve lost articles;
H. 
The for-hire transportation services company shall maintain a record of each oral or written customer complaint that the for-hire transportation services company receives regarding regulations pursuant to this chapter, about the for-hire transportation services company, affiliated for-hire vehicle owner, or affiliated for-hire drivers operating in Tacoma. Where applicable, the for-hire transportation services company should include a notice of the action taken by the for-hire transportation services company to resolve the complaint, the nature of the complaint and the disposition;
1. 
The Director may request a record of complaints received by a for-hire transportation services company when investigating any complaint received by the City concerning possible violations of this chapter or regulations adopted hereunder by the for-hire transportation services company, affiliated for-hire vehicle owner or affiliated for-hire drivers while operating in Tacoma;
2. 
The Director may recommend corrective action to be taken by the for-hire transportation services company, for-hire vehicle owner or for-hire driver, revoke licenses and/or assess civil administrative penalties as provided in this chapter; and
I. 
A for-hire transportation services company must adopt a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, families with children, creed, religious belief or affiliation, sex, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other protected class under RCW 49.60.010, with respect to passengers and potential passengers, and notify affiliated drivers of such policy.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28349 Ex. A, 2016-03-08; Ord. 28539 Ex. Q, 2018-11-06; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01; Ord. 29045 Ex. A, 2025-07-01)
A. 
When a for-hire transportation services company is going to use a color scheme for their for-hire vehicles and/or affiliated for-hire vehicles, the Director shall have final approval over a for-hire transportation services company’s color scheme for each of its affiliated for-hire vehicles, in order to ensure that there is no risk of confusion between the colors of different for-hire transportation services companies, and to ensure that the color scheme meets the requirements of this chapter. Once a color scheme has been approved by the Director, the for-hire transportation services company must submit a for-hire vehicle license application according to the requirements in Section 6B.220.190 within 90 days of notification of color scheme approval and have a licensed affiliated vehicle in operation.
B. 
No two for-hire transportation services companies shall have the same colors, unless the owners provide evidence to the satisfaction of the Director that they have the right under a franchise, license, lease or other similar agreement with a for-hire transportation services company to use the color scheme of such for-hire transportation services company. If there exists any conflict between color schemes presented by a for-hire transportation services company in its application for a for-hire vehicle license with any other licensee, the Director shall, after notice to all interested parties, and review of their respective contentions, determine the matter and advise all interested parties of the Director’s decision. The Director’s decision shall be final.
C. 
No such license shall be issued if the color scheme or design to be used upon the vehicle is the same or similar to that being used by another licensee and as set forth in such licensee’s application, unless the use of such color scheme or design be consented to in writing by all other licensees who use or adopt such similar or same color scheme or design, which agreement shall be filed with the City.
D. 
The for-hire transportation services company shall submit a sample color chips or picture of painted for-hire vehicle prior to filing a for-hire vehicle license application for approval of color scheme.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28539 Ex. Q, 2018-11-06; Ord. 29045 Ex. A, 2025-07-01)
A. 
The for-hire vehicle owner is responsible for filing with the City a for-hire vehicle license application, on forms approved by the Director and containing the information outlined in subsection B, for each for-hire vehicle that is owned by such for-hire vehicle owner and operated in Tacoma.
B. 
The for-hire vehicle license application shall include the following information:
1. 
Vehicle owner’s full name, home address, home and business telephone number;
2. 
Vehicle information, the make, model, year, vehicle identification number, Washington State vehicle license plate number, and any other vehicle information required by rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter;
3. 
Information as requested by the Director pertaining to any for-hire driver’s, for-hire vehicle license suspension, denial, or revocation, imposed in connection with a for-hire vehicle owned or leased by the owner within the last three (3) years;
4. 
Certificate or Proof of an Insurance policy;
a. 
If the City does not already have on file evidence that each for-hire vehicle has liability insurance that meet the requirements of this section, provide evidence with the City that each for-hire vehicle has liability insurance in an amount no less than required by RCW 46.72.050, as it exists or as hereinafter amended. The insurance policy, and any related for-hire driver contracts if applicable, must be submitted to the Director. The insurance policy shall:
(1) 
At a minimum be issued by either: a) an admitted carrier in the State of Washington with an A.M. Best Rating of not less than B VII or b) a surplus line insurers with an A.M. Best Rating of not less than B+ VII;
(2) 
Name the City of Tacoma as an additional insured;
(3) 
Provide that the insurer will notify the Director, in writing, of any cancellation and/or non-renewal at least thirty (30) days before that cancellation and/or non-renewal takes effect; and
(4) 
Not include aggregate limits, or named driver requirements or exclusions. Other limitations or restrictions beyond standard insurance services office (ISO) business auto policy form are subject to approval by the Director.
b. 
An insurance policy of underinsured motorist coverage indicating 1) a minimum combined single limit coverage of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) or split level coverage of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per person, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) per accident;
5. 
State of Washington vehicle registration;
6. 
Certificate of Safety or proof that the licensee’s vehicle has passed a uniform vehicle safety inspection, as specified by the Director by rule;
7. 
If using a for-hire transportation services company’s approved color scheme and name, a letter from the for-hire transportation services company which indicates the licensee is authorized to operate a for-hire vehicle using the for-hire transportation services company’s approved color scheme and/or name;
8. 
If using a taximeter in the for-hire vehicle the taximeter shall have been inspected and found to be accurate and sealed, and the annual inspection fee paid according to Section 6B.220.140.
a. 
The taximeter must be sealed and in good working order and in accurate operating condition and shall at all times comply with the specifications, tolerances, and other technical requirements as adopted by the National Conference on Weights and Measures and set forth at Section 5.54 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44 of Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices, 2003. Every taximeter shall be inspected, sealed and certified at installation, at change in rate, and within 1 year of the last inspection. A certificate of inspection certifying compliance with this chapter shall be issued by the Director upon each required taximeter inspection and the taximeter shall upon each such inspection be sealed by the Director. Such certificate of inspection shall include:
(1) 
The identifying number of the taximeter;
(2) 
The make, model and license number of the for-hire vehicle in which the taximeter is installed;
(3) 
The name of the for-hire transportation services company;
(4) 
The date of inspection;
(5) 
A certification that the taximeter has been inspected and approved as operating within the limits of accuracy as specified by this Section;
(6) 
The signature of the individual making the certification; and
(7) 
A copy of the certificate shall be kept on file in the office of the for-hire transportation services company.
b. 
No taximeter shall be used unless the same carries thereon an unbroken seal affixed thereto by the qualified taximeter repair service or the Director.
c. 
For the purpose of checking the accuracy of said taximeter, the for-hire vehicle to which the same is fixed shall be made available to the City of Tacoma at such times as the Director may direct; and
9. 
Any other documents required by regulations promulgated under this chapter.
C. 
The for-hire vehicle’s model year shall be no more than fifteen (15) years prior to the date of application. For example, vehicles licensed effective July 1 of 2022, must be 2007 models or newer. For-hire vehicles meeting the definition of an accessible for-hire vehicle and/or classic car are not subject to a minimum vehicle age requirement.
D. 
The above application and information must also be completed and supplied as required during any annual license renewal.
E. 
The for-hire vehicle owner must inform the Director in writing within seven (7) days if any of the information provided pursuant to subsection (B) changes, ceases to be true or is superseded in any way by new information.
F. 
All applications for a for-hire vehicle license become void if the licensee, for any reason other than delay caused by the City, fails or neglects to complete the application process or obtain a license within sixty (60) days of submitting an application.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28303 Ex. A, 2015-07-07; Ord. 28349 Ex. A, 2016-03-08; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01; Ord. 29045 Ex. A, 2025-07-01)
A. 
The Director shall deny any for-hire vehicle license application if the Director determines that such license should not be issued pursuant to the provisions of 6B.10 of the Tacoma Municipal Code, or further if the Director determines that:
1. 
The licensee has made any material misstatement or omission in the application for a license;
2. 
The licensee fails to meet one or more of the application or vehicle requirements of a for-hire vehicle license pursuant to this chapter; or
3. 
Within three (3) years of the date of application, the licensee, or if the licensee is a business entity any officer or partner, has had a conviction, bail forfeiture or other final adverse finding for offenses pertaining to criminal fraud, larceny, theft, prostitution, extortion, racketeering, robbery, violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, or an offense involving moral turpitude, where such crime involved the use of a for-hire vehicle.
B. 
The Director may deny any for-hire vehicle license application if the Director determines that:
1. 
Within seven (7) years of the date of application, the licensee or, if the licensee is a business entity, any officer or partner, has had a conviction, bail forfeiture, or other final adverse finding involving crimes including but not limited to offenses pertaining to prostitution, gambling, physical violence, or other offenses directly related to the licensee’s honesty, integrity, or moral turpitude including but not limited to fraud, larceny, burglary, extortion, income tax evasion, delivery, possession with intent, or manufacture of controlled substances or any attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit such offenses and/or reasonably related to the licensee’s ability to operate a for-hire vehicle, including but not limited to hit-and-run, reckless driving, attempting to elude a police officer, vehicular assault, vehicular homicide, driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances or related offense as in RCW 46.61.502, RCW 46.61.503 RCW 46.61.504, or has been a Habitual Traffic Offender as found by the Washington State Department of Licensing;
2. 
Within two (2) years of the date of application, the licensee, or if the licensee is a business entity any officer or partner of the licensee, has been found, either through a criminal conviction, bail forfeiture or other final adverse finding (including in a civil suit or administrative proceeding), or it has been proven by a preponderance of the evidence regardless of whether the same act was charged as a civil infraction, crime or not charged or cited at all, to have exhibited past conduct in driving or operating a for-hire vehicle or operating a for-hire business which would lead the Director to reasonably conclude that the license will not comply with the provisions of the chapter related to vehicle requirements and the safe operation of the vehicle;
3. 
Within two (2) years of the date of application, the licensee, or if the licensee is a business entity any officer, director, general partner, managing partner or principal of the licensee, has engaged in the business of operating any for-hire vehicle within the City of Tacoma without a current valid license from the City of Tacoma;
4. 
Within twelve (12) months of the date of application, the licensee has violated and/or caused or knowingly permitted a for-hire driver to violate, any Pierce County or City of Tacoma ordinance or regulation pertaining to the operation of for-hire vehicles while in that jurisdiction, if such violation would constitute grounds for license revocation or denial if occurring within the City; and/or
C. 
Denial of an annual for-hire vehicle license is subject to appeal pursuant to Section 6B.10.140 of the Tacoma Municipal Code.
(Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01; Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 29045 Ex. A, 2025-07-01)
A. 
The for-hire vehicle owner shall notify the Director in writing within five (5) business days whenever a for-hire vehicle is destroyed, rendered permanently inoperable, sold or is taken out of service by the affiliated for-hire transportation services company for any reason. The for-hire vehicle plate for the vehicle destroyed; rendered permanently inoperable, sold or taken out of service must also be returned to the Director within five (5) business days.
B. 
It is unlawful to operate a for-hire vehicle not licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or which for-hire vehicle license has been suspended or revoked. The for-hire vehicle owner and affiliated for-hire transportation services company are jointly and severally responsible for immediately surrendering the for-hire vehicle license plate to the Director upon revocation or suspension. When a summary suspension of a for-hire vehicle license or annual business license is issued according to Section 6B.10.145, the for-hire vehicle plate must be returned to the Director within three (3) business days of the date the summary suspension is issued.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28303 Ex. A, 2015-07-07; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01)
A. 
No for-hire vehicle licensed by the City may lawfully operate within the City of Tacoma unless the following minimum vehicle requirements are met:
1. 
The vehicle has insurance as required by this chapter. If the insurance policy is canceled proof of a new policy must be filed with the Director. If the insurance policy lists the vehicles included under the policy and a vehicle is deleted from an insurance policy, proof of a new policy which includes the vehicle must be filed with the Director before the vehicle is deleted from the previous policy;
2. 
An approved mechanic has issued a valid certificate of safety based on a uniform vehicle safety inspection performed within the last license year. The Certificate of Safety remains valid, if the vehicle is sold, until the next renewal date;
3. 
The for-hire vehicle displays a for-hire vehicle plate with a current year decal issued by the Director when operating a for-hire vehicle or a for-hire vehicle endorsement issued or approved by the Director when operating a for-hire vehicle;
4. 
All public rates, including discounts or special rates, must be transparent to the rider prior to accepting the ride by (1) being displayed in writing in the for-hire vehicle visible to the passenger, or (2) displayed on the application or website used to obtain transportation services;
5. 
The for-hire vehicle is equipped with a properly sealed, working, and accurate receipt-issuing taximeter or receipt-issuing mobile data terminal or receipt-issuing application dispatch service. Receipts may be sent electronically;
6. 
The for-hire vehicle contains no scanner or other type of receiver that is capable of monitoring another for-hire transportation services company’s assigned frequency, except as otherwise permitted by the Director;
7. 
Every for-hire vehicle shall be equipped with seat belts or other restraining devices for every passenger and any other such safety equipment as is required by state or federal law, or this chapter;
8. 
Every for-hire vehicle shall be equipped with consumer information conspicuously posted in a prominent place within the passenger compartment, on the app used to obtain transportation services, and/or in an electronic receipt. Such consumer information shall include, at a minimum, the for-hire vehicle name and number, if applicable, the for-hire driver's name and for-hire driver license number, a consumer survey and complaint card and shall include the following notice: "The driver of this for-hire vehicle is required by the Tacoma City Code to give a receipt for services provided to any passenger who requests one. If you have a complaint about a for-hire vehicle or for-hire driver, contact the for-hire transportation services company (name, address, phone number, email address) or the Director (mailing address, phone number, email address).” If the consumer information is made available on the app or through an electronic receipt or through a combination of such technologies, the consumer shall be provided the opportunity for feedback on the individual ride instead of a consumer survey or complaint card;
9. 
If a for-hire vehicle is issued a for-hire vehicle plate by the Director, the for-hire number on the vehicle shall be coordinated with the for-hire vehicle license plate number;
10. 
Every for-hire vehicle shall be available for inspection by the Director without notice; and
11. 
Any other requirements set forth in regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28349 Ex. A, 2016-03-08; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01)
A. 
A for-hire driver must complete, sign, swear to, and file with the Director a for-hire driver license application on forms provided or approved by the Director to include the following information:
1. 
Name, aliases, residence and business addresses, residence and business telephone numbers;
2. 
Place and date of birth (which must be at least twenty years of age on date of application), height, weight, color of hair and eyes;
3. 
Washington State driver’s license number. The licensee must present a valid Washington State driver’s license or a copy thereof at time of application;
4. 
Consent to be fingerprinted for a state and/or federal criminal background check;
5. 
Information indicating whether or not the licensee has ever had a for-hire driver’s, or driver's license suspended, revoked, or denied and for what cause;
6. 
Documentation that a copy of the licensee’s driving abstract from the Washington State Department of Licensing was reviewed as required in Section 6B.220.180I or a signed statement authorizing the Director to obtain a current copy of the licensee’s driving abstract from the Washington State Department of Licensing;
7. 
Completion of a for-hire driver training course explained in more detail in Section 6B.220.280;
8. 
A statement under penalty of perjury of their physical and mental fitness to act as a for-hire driver;
9. 
All licensees for a for-hire driver’s license shall include with their application one current full face digital photograph of the licensee, submitted electronically or consent to a full face photograph taken by the Director;
10. 
If using a for-hire transportation services company’s approved color scheme and name, a letter from the for-hire transportation services company which indicates the licensee is authorized to operate a for-hire vehicle using the for-hire transportation services company’s approved color scheme and name;
11. 
Such other information as may be reasonably required by regulation promulgated under this chapter.
B. 
All applications for for-hire driver’s licenses become void if the licensee, for any reason other than delay caused by the City, fails or neglects to complete the application process or obtain a license within sixty (60) days of submitting an application.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28349 Ex. A, 2016-03-08; Ord. 28539 Ex. Q, 2018-11-06; Ord. 28593 Ex. A, 2019-07-02; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01; Ord. 29045 Ex. A, 2025-07-01)
A. 
The for-hire driver must certify upon initial application and thereafter upon renewal of the license on forms provided by the Director that they are physically and mentally fit to be a for-hire driver.
B. 
The Director may at any time require any for-hire driver licensee to be medically examined if it appears that the licensee has become physically or mentally unfit to be a for-hire driver.
1. 
If so required the medical certification and examination shall be performed by a physician licensed to practice in Washington State under Chapter 18.71 RCW and completed following that physician’s physical examination of the licensee.
2. 
The scope of the certificate form and the examination shall be prescribed by the Director.
3. 
A United States Department of Transportation medical certification meets the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 29045 Ex. A, 2025-07-01)
A. 
Upon initial application all for-hire driver licensees are required to complete a for-hire driver training course approved by the Director.
B. 
For-hire driver training courses may be completed through a City of Tacoma offered class, a third party vendor approved by the Director or through a Director-approved for-hire transportation services company course. The for-hire driver may be required to pay a fee, as determined by the Director, third party vendor, or for-hire transportation services company, for the training course.
C. 
Content for all training courses must be submitted for approval as required by the Director. For-hire driver training courses shall include but not be limited to:
1. 
Information about defensive driving, use of emergency procedures and equipment for the for-hire driver’s personal safety, risk factors for crimes against for-hire drivers, enhancement of for-hire driver/passenger relations, assisting passengers with mobility disabilities, and professional conduct and communication skills; and
2. 
Completion of the National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course or other defensive driving course approved by the Director.
D. 
The Director may request a for-hire driver to take a refresher course if there are reasonable grounds, based on documented complaints and/or violations to require a refresher course.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28539 Ex. Q, 2018-11-06; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01; Ord. 29045 Ex. A, 2025-07-01)
A. 
The Director shall deny any for-hire driver’s license application if the Director determines that such license should not be issued pursuant to the provisions of 6B.10 of the Tacoma Municipal Code or further determines that the licensee:
1. 
Has made any material misstatement or omission in the application for a license;
2. 
Fails to meet requirements of a for-hire driver license pursuant to this chapter;
3. 
Has had a bail forfeiture, conviction, or other final adverse finding for offenses pertaining to hit-and-run, reckless driving, attempting to elude a police officer, vehicular assault, vehicular homicide, driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, or related offense as in RCW 46.61.502, RCW 46.61.503 RCW 46.61.504 or anyone found to be a Habitual Traffic Offender by the Washington State Department of Licensing, criminal fraud, larceny, theft, prostitution, extortion, racketeering, robbery, violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, or an offense involving moral turpitude, where such crime involved the use of a for-hire vehicle, within three (3) years of the date of application;
4. 
Has been convicted of a “Sex offense” or “Kidnapping” offense against a minor pursuant to RCW Title 9 or 9A or another state’s similar statute, or is a match in the United States Department of Justice national sex offender public website; or
5. 
Is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to RCW 9A.44.130 or another state’s similar statute.
B. 
The Director may deny any for-hire driver license application if the Director determines that the licensee:
1. 
Has had a bail forfeiture, conviction or other final adverse finding involving offenses pertaining to prostitution, gambling, physical violence, or other offenses directly related to the licensee’s honesty, integrity, or moral turpitude including but not limited fraud, larceny, burglary, extortion, delivery, possession with intent, or manufacture of controlled substances or any attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit such offenses, and/or any other offense directly related to the driver’s ability to operate a for-hire vehicle, including without limitation to driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances or related offense as in RCW 46.61.502, RCW 46.61.503 or RCW 46.61.504 hit-and-run, reckless driving, attempting to elude a police officer, vehicular assault, vehicular homicide, anyone found to be a Habitual Traffic Offender by the Washington State Department of Licensing, provided that such bail forfeiture or conviction was within seven (7) years of the date of application; or
2. 
Has been found, either through a criminal conviction, bail forfeiture, or other final adverse finding (including in a civil suit or administrative proceeding), or it has been proven by a preponderance of the evidence regardless of whether the same act was charged as a civil infraction, crime, or not charged or cited at all to have exhibited past conduct in driving or operating a for-hire vehicle that causes the Director reasonably to conclude that the licensee will not comply with the provisions of the chapter related to driver/operator conduct and the safe operation of the vehicle.
C. 
Denial of issuance of a for-hire driver license is subject to appeal pursuant to Section 6B.10.140 of the Tacoma Municipal Code.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28539 Ex. Q, 2018-11-06; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01; Ord. 29045 Ex. A, 2025-07-01)
(For-hire driver – Temporary license. Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; repealed by Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01)
A. 
A for-hire driver shall not operate a for-hire vehicle without first obtaining and maintaining a valid for-hire driver’s license and shall ensure that their City issued for-hire license identification card is in the vehicle and on display visible to the passenger or is available for display on the application or website used to obtain transportation services upon request by a passenger or City official.
B. 
A for-hire driver shall not operate a for-hire vehicle, before ensuring that the for-hire license plate is securely affixed to the vehicle or the for-hire vehicle endorsement is prominently displayed on the rear of the vehicle and, vehicle registration and proof of insurance card are in the vehicle.
C. 
A for-hire driver shall not operate a for-hire vehicle, before checking vehicle equipment, including but not limited to the lights, brakes, tires, steering, seat belts and other vehicle equipment to see that they are working properly.
D. 
A for-hire driver shall not operate a for-hire vehicle unless the interior and the exterior of the for-hire vehicle are clean and in good repair.
E. 
A for-hire driver shall not transport more passengers than the number of seat belts available nor more luggage than the for-hire vehicle capacity will safely and legally allow.
F. 
A for-hire driver shall allow the Director to inspect the for-hire vehicle without notice at any reasonable time or place while operating a for-hire vehicle.
G. 
A for-hire driver shall not sleep in the for-hire vehicle while operating a for-hire vehicle.
H. 
When using the taximeter to determine the fare to be charged, a for-hire driver must activate the taximeter at the beginning of each trip and deactivate the taximeter upon completion of the trip. Beginning of a trip means the point where the passenger is seated and the forward motion of the vehicle begins. It shall be the duty of the for-hire driver to call the attention of passengers to the amount registered and the for-hire vehicle flag shall be placed in a non-recording position until the fare is paid. No other or different fare shall be charged to the passenger than is recorded on the reading face of said taximeter for the trip.
I. 
No for-hire driver of a for-hire vehicle using a taximeter, while carrying passengers or otherwise in service, shall display the signal affixed to the taximeter in such a position as to denote such vehicle is not in service.
J. 
A for-hire driver shall assure when using a taximeter that the meter reading is visible from a normal passenger position at all times.
K. 
A for-hire driver shall not operate a for-hire vehicle that does not have the rate(s) displayed in writing visible to the passenger or otherwise displayed on the application or website used to obtain transportation services and is transparent to the rider prior to accepting the ride.
L. 
A for-hire driver must comply with all applicable laws related to the transportation of service animals.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28349 Ex. A, 2016-03-08; Ord. 28539 Ex. Q, 2018-11-06; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01)
A. 
Every for-hire driver shall report within 48 hours to the Director and their affiliated for-hire transportation services company, the occurrence of the following:
1. 
Any arrest and charge, charge, or conviction of the for-hire driver for any criminal offense, or commitment of a violation, that occurs during, or arises out of, the for-hire driver’s operation of a for-hire vehicle;
2. 
Any arrest and charge, charge or conviction of the for-hire driver for any criminal offense involving theft, robbery, burglary, assault, sex crimes, drugs, prostitution, moral turpitude, or any offense as provided in Section 6B.220.300;
3. 
Any vehicle accident required to be reported to the State of Washington involving any for-hire vehicle operated by the for-hire driver;
4. 
Any restriction, suspension or revocation of the for-hire driver’s motor vehicle driver’s license; or
5. 
Any changes in health or medical condition of the for-hire driver that might render the for-hire driver to be unfit for the safe operation of any for-hire vehicle.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28593 Ex. A, 2019-07-02)
A. 
A for-hire driver shall be clean and neat in dress and person and present a professional appearance to the public;
B. 
A for-hire driver shall provide customers with professional and courteous service at all times;
C. 
A for-hire driver shall not engage in threatening or disruptive conduct, or use loud, profane, abusive or obscene language offensive with or around the passenger, while operating a for-hire vehicle;
D. 
A for-hire driver shall not smoke in a for-hire vehicle while operating a for-hire vehicle. “Smoke” or “smoking” means the carrying or smoking of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, electronic cigarette or any other lighted smoking equipment;
E. 
A for-hire driver shall not refuse a request for service because of the for-hire driver’s position in line at a for-hire stand; a passenger may select any for-hire vehicle in line;
F. 
A for-hire driver shall not drive a passenger to his destination by any other than the most direct and safe route and may be aided by a global position system (“GPS”) unless requested to do so by the passenger;
G. 
A for-hire driver shall assist passengers placing luggage or packages in and out of the for-hire vehicle;
H. 
A for-hire driver shall not refuse to transport in the for-hire vehicle any passenger’s wheelchair which can be folded and placed in either the passenger, driver, or trunk compartment of the vehicle or a service animal used to assist persons with disabilities, groceries, packages or luggage when accompanied by a passenger. A for-hire driver or for-hire transportation services company may not impose additional charges for providing services to persons with disabilities because of those disabilities;
I. 
A driver must comply with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination against for-hire passengers or potential passengers on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, families with children, creed, religious belief or affiliation, sex, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or gender identity, or any other protected class under RCW 49.60.010, or “pregnancy outcomes” under TMC § 1.29.040[1];
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Code Reviser's note: The language regarding “pregnancy outcomes” was adopted via Ord. 28859, but that ordinance amended a prior version of this subsection. The language regarding “pregnancy outcomes” has been added to the end of this updated subsection.
J. 
A for-hire driver shall, upon request, provide each passenger a printed or electronic receipt upon payment of the fare. The receipt shall accurately show
1. 
The date and time,
2. 
The amount of the fare,
3. 
The for-hire transportation company name, and
4. 
The for-hire vehicle number;
K. 
A for-hire driver shall not permit any person or pet to ride in the for-hire vehicle unless that person or pet accompanies, or is in the vehicle at the request of, a fare-paying individual. This requirement shall not apply to for-hire driver trainees;
L. 
It shall be unlawful for a for-hire driver to operate a for-hire vehicle for more than 14 hours after starting their shift in any 24-hour period of time;
M. 
A for-hire driver may only decline transport to a passenger when:
1. 
The for-hire driver has already been dispatched on another call;
2. 
The passenger is acting in a suspicious, disorderly or threatening manner, or otherwise causes the for-hire driver to reasonably believe that the for-hire driver’s health or safety, or that of others, may be endangered;
3. 
The passenger cannot, upon request, show ability to pay the fare; or
4. 
The passenger refuses to state a specific destination upon entering the for-hire vehicle; and
N. 
If a for-hire driver accepts cash for payment of a fare, the for-hire driver shall be able to provide a reasonable amount of change, and if correct change is not available, no additional charge will be made to the passenger in attempting to secure the change.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01; Ord. 28859 Ex. A, 2022-11-22)
When picking up hails and/or soliciting trips off of the street the for-hire driver shall:
1. 
Solicit passengers only from the driver's seat or standing immediately adjacent to the for-hire vehicle and only when the for-hire vehicle is safely and legally parked;
2. 
Not use any other person to solicit passengers; and
3. 
Not hold out the for-hire vehicle for designated destinations.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01)
A. 
The City Council may, by resolution or ordinance upon the recommendation of the Director, establish nonexclusive for-hire stands. The areas so established by the City Council as nonexclusive for-hire stands shall be identified by curb use signs.
B. 
The right to occupy said nonexclusive for-hire stands shall be shared with other for-hire vehicles which qualify for use of said areas as hereinafter set forth.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01)
A. 
A for-hire driver shall not leave the for-hire vehicle unattended in a for-hire stand for more than fifteen (15) minutes. Such vehicles will be impounded by order of the Director, Chief of Police or duly appointed City of Tacoma law enforcement officer.
B. 
A for-hire driver shall occupy a for-hire stand only when available for street or hailed service.
C. 
A for-hire driver shall not perform engine maintenance or repairs on the for-hire vehicle while at a for-hire stand.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30)
A. 
If three (3) or more Class ‘A’ violations, as outlined in Section 6B.220.390, are found and a penalty issued to a for-hire transportation services company or its affiliated for-hire vehicle owners or for-hire drivers within any 365 day period, one or more of the for-hire vehicle licenses associated with that for-hire transportation services company may be temporarily suspended for up to a five (5) day period.
B. 
Any license issued under this chapter including a for-hire transportation services company license, for-hire vehicle license or for-hire driver license may be revoked or suspended by the Director pursuant to Section 6B.10.140 or 6B.10.145 of the Tacoma Municipal Code, or for a violation of the requirements otherwise provided in this chapter.
C. 
Any license denial, revocation or suspension may be appealed pursuant to Section 6B.10.140 or 6B.10.145 as appropriate.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 29045 Ex. A, 2025-07-01)
A. 
Any person found with violations shall be subject to a civil penalty as described below. It is the responsibility of the for-hire transportation services company to contact appropriate city staff to request inspection for compliance with this code.
B. 
Class ‘A’ violations include but are not limited to:
1. 
Driving without a valid for-hire driver’s license and/or a for-hire transportation services company knowingly allowing an affiliated for-hire driver to drive without a valid for-hire driver’s license;
2. 
Driving without a valid for-hire vehicle license plate or for-hire vehicle endorsement and/or a for-hire transportation services company knowingly allowing an affiliated for-hire driver to drive without a valid for-hire vehicle license plate or for-hire vehicle endorsement;
3. 
Driving without valid insurance as required in Section 6B.220.200 and/or a for-hire transportation services company knowingly allowing an affiliated for-hire driver to drive without valid insurance as required in Section 6B.220.200;
4. 
Operating a for-hire vehicle with a revoked or suspended for-hire vehicle and/or for-hire driver’s license and/or a for-hire transportation services company knowingly allowing an affiliated for-hire driver to operate a for-hire vehicle with a revoked or suspended for-hire vehicle and/or for-hire driver’s license; or
5. 
Using a for-hire vehicle in the commission of a crime and/or a for-hire transportation services company knowingly allowing an affiliated for-hire vehicle to be used in the commission of a crime.
C. 
Class ‘B’ violations are related to for-hire vehicle and for-hire driver standards that include but are not limited to the following:
1. 
The vehicle equipment found not to be up to safety standards, including, but not limited to, windshield, tires, spare tire/jack, headlights, four-ways, blinkers, brake light, tail/back up lights, horn, windshield wipers, glass/window, door handle, seat belts, brake, accelerator emergency brake, mirrors, speedometer, taximeter;
2. 
Allowing vehicle insurance to lapse;
3. 
Not clearly displaying to passengers or a City official a for-hire driver’s license upon request;
4. 
Not making rates transparent to the rider prior to accepting the ride by either (1) displaying in writing in the for-hire vehicle visible to the passenger, or (2) displayed on the application or website used to obtain transportation services; or
5. 
The for-hire vehicle is not clean, interior lights are not working or the body of the vehicle has defects.
6. 
The for-hire vehicle license plate is not returned to the City within five (5) business days of retiring or removing a vehicle from service or within three (3) business days from the day a summary suspension is issued according to Section 6B.10.145, for a for-hire vehicle license or for-hire transportation services business license.
D. 
Penalties for violations shall be as follows:
Violation
Penalty
A
$500
B
$75
E. 
Any penalty issued under this subsection may be appealed pursuant to the process in Section 6B.10.265.
(Ord. 28251 Ex. A, 2014-09-30; Ord. 28303 Ex. A, 2015-07-07; Ord. 28349 Ex. A, 2016-03-08; Ord. 28837 Ex. A, 2022-11-01)