Chapter 5.40
TAXICABS AND OTHER
FOR-HIRE VEHICLES*
Sections:
Article I. General Operation Requirements
5.40.010 Definitions.
5.40.020 Operating public motor vehicle – City license and fee required.
5.40.030 Permits – City recordkeeping requirements.
5.40.040 Owner’s permit required.
5.40.050 Application for owner’s permit.
5.40.060 Hearing after filing of application for owner’s permit.
5.40.070 Appeals.
5.40.080 Owner’s permit not transferable – Change in ownership.
5.40.090 Revocation of owner’s permit.
5.40.100 Duties of certificate holder – Annual renewal.
5.40.110 Liability insurance – Indemnity.
5.40.120 Driver’s permit required.
5.40.130 Application for driver’s permit.
5.40.140 Eligibility for driver’s permit.
5.40.150 Driver’s permit, form, display, use.
5.40.160 Revocation or suspension of driver’s permits.
5.40.170 Hearing.
5.40.180 Schedule of rates, display.
5.40.190 Interference with inspection – Inspection of vehicles.
5.40.200 Operating regulations.
5.40.210 Maintenance of vehicles.
Article II. Taxi Stands
5.40.220 Location designated on owner’s permit.
5.40.230 Number of stands per owner.
5.40.240 Number of stands per block.
5.40.250 Use of stands required when.
5.40.260 Additional stands – Chief of Police authority.
5.40.270 Leaving vehicles unattended – restrictions.
Article III. Taxicabs
5.40.280 Identification to be painted on vehicle.
5.40.290 Color scheme requirements.
5.40.300 Taximeter – Required – Location.
5.40.310 Taximeter – Owner to maintain accuracy.
5.40.320 Taximeter – Illumination.
5.40.330 Taximeter – Operation.
5.40.340 Taximeter – Inspection by Chief of Police – Inaccurate meters.
5.40.350 Taximeter – Unlawful practices designated.
5.40.360 Rates – Set by City Council.
5.40.370 Rates – Computed by taximeter – Charging excess amounts prohibited.
5.40.380 Waybills – Contents required.
5.40.390 Waybills – Kept by owner for 90 days – Inspection.
5.40.400 Right of entry by police.
5.40.410 Taxicabs from other municipalities – Reciprocal privileges.
Article IV. Motorbuses
5.40.420 Service requirements generally –Refusal of unruly persons.
5.40.430 Reception and discharge of passengers.
5.40.440 Fares.
5.40.450 Passenger compartment to be lighted at night – Exceptions.
5.40.460 Stopping at railroad crossings required.
5.40.470 Routes – Changes prohibited without permission.
5.40.480 Failure to complete trip prohibited – Exception.
*Prior legislation: 1960 Code Ch. 22; Ords. 1162 and 1183.
Article I. General Operation Requirements
5.40.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
A. “Automobile for hire” means an automobile or other auto-motor-propelled vehicle used in the transportation of passengers for hire over the public streets of the City and not over a defined route or upon a fixed schedule, and which is hired only upon a time basis; provided, however, that drive-yourself vehicles, hearses and ambulances are not included within such phrase.
B. “Chief of Police” means the Chief of Police of the City of Livermore or his or her designee.
C. “City Manager” means the City Manager of the City of Livermore or his or her designee.
D. “Drive-yourself vehicle” means an automobile or other auto-motor-propelled vehicle offered to the public for hire for the transportation of passengers over the public streets of the City and without a driver being supplied therewith.
E. “Driver” means a person in direct and immediate possession or charge of driving or operating a taxicab, or public transportation vehicle.
F. “Motorbus” means an automobile or other auto or motor vehicle used in the transportation of passengers for hire over the public streets in the City on a defined route and upon a fixed schedule. Motorbus continuations of street railway lines or a part of a street railway system, and auto stages plying between the City and other cities shall not be included in the term. The term shall include motor buses used by airlines for transportation of their patrons.
G. “Motorcycle escort service” means the furnishing of a motorcycle and rider to lead or escort any funeral cortege or other procession for compensation or hire.
H. “Owner” means any person, firm, association or corporation having proprietary control of or right to proprietary control of any vehicle.
I. “Public transportation vehicle” means every for-hire, unmetered automobile, or motor-propelled vehicle having a seating capacity of no more than five persons, excluding the driver, used in the business of transporting passengers over city streets, irrespective of whether such operations extend beyond the City, and which is not regulated by the public utilities commission.
J. “Sightseeing bus” means an automobile or other auto-propelled vehicle used in the transportation of passengers for hire over the public streets of the City and adjacent highways leading to scenic, historic, educational, architectural and other places of interest, in order that the passengers may view the same. Sightseeing buses need not run over a defined route or upon a fixed schedule, but must have an established rate of fare which shall cover the entire trip.
K. “Street” or “highway” means a way or place of whatever nature publicly maintained and opened to the use of vehicular traffic.
L. “Taxicab” means a motor-propelled vehicle used for the transportation of passengers for hire over the public streets of the City and not over a defined route or upon a fixed schedule.
M. “Taximeter” means any instrument or device approved for use under the applicable laws of the state of California, which mechanically or electronically calculates the charge for the use of a taxicab. The taximeter registers such charge by means of figures, including dollars and cents, calculated by an initial charge and thereafter a charge for distance traveled or waiting time.
N. “Taxi stand” means a place designated by the Chief of Police for the use, while awaiting employment, of the particular taxicab authorized to utilize same. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.020 Operating public motor vehicle – City license and fee required.
A. Every person operating or having under control for operation in the City, as owner, lessee, agent or otherwise, any public motor vehicle as defined in LMC 5.40.010 shall, after obtaining a permit to do so, as required by this chapter, procure a city license from the license collector of the City, and pay a license fee therefor, as follows:
1. For each other public motor vehicle so owned or under control for operation, but not parked at a stand on a public street, the sum of $24.00 per year; and
2. For each public motor vehicle permitted to be parked at a stand on a public street, the sum of $120.00 per year.
B. In addition to the penalty provided by LMC 1.16.010, any such license may be collected by a civil action at law. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.030 Permits – City recordkeeping requirements.
Every official of the City, either sending or receiving any document pertaining to any owner’s or driver’s permit issued under the provisions of this chapter shall transmit to the city clerk a copy of the document (unless this chapter requires the original to be filed with the city clerk). All such documents shall be placed on file by the city clerk with the application pertaining to such permit. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.040 Owner’s permit required.
It is unlawful for any person, partnership, firm, association or corporation, or the like, to provide taxicab or public transportation vehicle service in this City without an owner’s permit issued pursuant to this chapter by the Chief of Police. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.050 Application for owner’s permit.
Applicants for an owner’s permit shall file an application with the Chief of Police on forms to be furnished by the police department. The application shall include, at a minimum, the following:
A. The number of vehicles proposed to be operated.
B. A complete description of the vehicles proposed to be operated.
C. A complete description of the proposed operations.
D. The schedule of rates to be charged for the transportation of passengers in any and all vehicles operated by the owner.
E. The full color scheme and characteristic insignia to be used to designate the vehicles.
F. If the applicant proposes to operate a motorbus, the proposed routes and schedules.
G. Documentation from a licensed automobile mechanic that all vehicles to be operated under the owner’s permit are safe and operable.
H. A seal from the Alameda County department of weights and measures indicating that the taximeter in each vehicle to be operated under the owner’s permit is operating properly.
I. A statement that the applicant will maintain a mandatory controlled substance and alcohol testing certification program conforming to Part 40 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations for all drivers of vehicles operated under the owner’s permit.
J. Payment of the application fee in the amount set by City Council resolution. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.060 Hearing after filing of application for owner’s permit.
The Chief of Police shall hold a public hearing on the question of issuance of an owner’s permit within 60 days after filing of a completed application with the Chief of Police. Notice of the hearing shall be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation and mailed to all existing holders of owners permits. If the application for an owner’s permit is denied, the applicant shall not reapply for six months from date of denial. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.070 Appeals.
All decisions of the Chief of Police are appealable in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.22 LMC. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 2052 § 1(K), 2017; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.080 Owner’s permit not transferable – Change in ownership.
No owner’s permit shall be assignable or transferable. (Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.090 Revocation of owner’s permit.
An owner’s permit may be revoked for any cause which would have warranted denial thereof in the first instance, for a failure to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter, a failure to comply with any conditions imposed upon the owner’s permit or if operations have ceased for 10 consecutive days. If an owner’s permit is granted, and operation of the service for which the permit is granted does not commence within four months of the date of the approval thereof, the permit shall be automatically null and void. Any revocation hearing shall be held before the Chief of Police. Ten days’ written notice shall be provided to the owner’s permit holder and the owner’s permit holder shall have the opportunity to present at the hearing any evidence deemed relevant by the Chief of Police. If the owner’s permit is revoked, the holder of the permit shall not reapply for six months from date of revocation. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.100 Duties of certificate holder – Annual renewal.
A. Holders of owner’s permits shall renew the permit annually. Upon payment of the nonrefundable administrative fee in the amount set by City Council resolution, the Chief of Police shall renew the owner’s permit if the owner has:
1. Accepted requests for service anywhere within the corporate limits of the City if vehicles and drivers are available.
2. Provided documentation from a certified automobile mechanic indicating that all vehicles covered by the owner’s permit are safe and operable.
3. Obtained a seal from the Alameda County department of weights and measures indicating that the taximeters in all vehicles operated under the owner’s permit are functioning properly.
4. Provided certification that all drivers of the vehicles operated under the owner’s permit have passed drug and alcohol tests pursuant to Part 40 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
5. Notified the Chief of Police of a change in business or dispatch address or telephone number at least 72 hours before the change.
B. If the owner has not satisfied the conditions listed above, the Chief of Police shall not renew the owner’s permit. The holder of a nonrenewed owner’s permit may appeal the findings of the Chief of Police as set forth in LMC 5.40.070. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.110 Liability insurance – Indemnity.
A. No owner’s permit shall be issued or continued in operation unless there is in full force and effect a policy of comprehensive general and automobile liability insurance in a form prescribed by the risk manager, executed by an insurance company approved by the risk manager with a Best’s key rating of not less than “A VII,” unless otherwise approved by the risk manager, whereby the owner and driver of each of the vehicles operating pursuant to the permit as well as the holder of the permit are insured against liability for damage to property and for injury to or death of any person as a result of the ownership, operation or other use thereof. The minimum liability limits shall not be less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence applicable to all owned, nonowned and hire vehicles; provided, however, that a different amount may be required by the risk manager if deemed necessary.
B. Such policies of insurance shall contain endorsements providing that the policy will not be canceled until notice in writing has been given to the City, addressed in care of the Chief of Police, 1110 So. Livermore Avenue 94550, at least 30 days immediately prior to the time such cancellation becomes effective.
C. Such policies of insurance shall name the City, its officers, agents, and employees as additional insureds.
D. Holders of owner’s permits, vehicle owners, and drivers shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, and employees, from any loss, liability, claim, injury, or damage arising or alleged to arise from the acts or omissions of the holder of the owner’s permit, vehicle owner, or driver in connection with the provision of transportation service pursuant to the owner’s permit. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.120 Driver’s permit required.
No person shall operate any vehicle described in LMC 5.40.010 upon the streets of the City and no person who owns or controls any such vehicle shall permit it to be so driven and no such vehicle licensed by the City shall be so driven unless the driver of the vehicle has first obtained and has then in force a driver’s permit issued under the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.130 Application for driver’s permit.
Any person may apply for a permit to operate a vehicle defined in LMC 5.40.010 by filing with the Chief of Police, upon forms supplied by the police department, an application containing the following information:
A. Name, address, and age of applicant;
B. Convictions, if any, in the courts of any state of the United States or in any United States court within five years prior to application;
C. The endorsement of the owner by whom the applicant is to be employed as a driver or with whom the applicant is to contract for driving services;
D. Number, expiration date, and endorsements or restrictions of state of California driver’s license. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.140 Eligibility for driver’s permit.
A. Upon receipt of an applicant for a driver’s permit, the Chief of Police shall conduct an investigation of the applicant and, on the basis of such investigation, shall either approve or deny the application. No permit shall be issued to any of the following persons:
1. Any person under the age of 18 years;
2. Any person convicted of any felony or misdemeanor offense which is reasonably and directly related to the functions involved in the operation of motor vehicles for hire. This restriction shall apply only to felony or misdemeanor convictions occurring within five years of the date of application;
3. Any person convicted of hit-and-run driving, of reckless driving, or of driving a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or any drug within six months of the application, or upon conviction of any two or more of these offenses within five years of the date of application. However, no permit shall be issued to any person convicted of any offense described herein if such person was driving a motor vehicle for hire at the time the offense was committed;
4. Any person not possessing a valid state of California driver’s license of the class required by state law for the type of motor vehicle for hire the applicant intends to drive;
5. The provisions of LMC 5.40.160 shall be applicable to any person applying for a permit hereunder.
B. Any person issued a driver’s permit who subsequently is convicted of any felony or misdemeanor offense or who ceases to possess a valid state of California driver’s license of the class required by state law for the type of motor vehicle such person drives shall immediately so inform his or her employer and the Chief of Police.
C. An applicant for a driver’s permit may appeal the Chief of Police’s decision not to issue a driver’s permit pursuant to LMC 5.40.070. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.150 Driver’s permit, form, display, use.
A. Upon approval of an application for a driver’s permit and upon payment of the nonrefundable fee set by City Council resolution, the Chief of Police shall issue a permit to the applicant. It shall bear the name and photograph of the applicant, date of expiration of the permit, and the name of the owner for whom the driver is authorized to operate a vehicle. Such permit shall be mailed to the owner named therein and shall be valid only so long as said driver continues in the employ of such owner.
B. Such permit shall be displayed in the vehicle being driven by the permittee in such a place as to be in full view of all passengers in such vehicle.
C. Upon the termination of any driver’s employment, the owner by whom such driver has been employed shall immediately give the Chief of Police written notice of such termination and shall immediately surrender said driver’s permit to the Chief of Police for cancellation. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.160 Revocation or suspension of driver’s permits.
A. The Chief of Police shall revoke any driver’s permit if:
1. Such driver becomes ineligible for the permit,
2. The driver’s State of California Department of Motor Vehicles record includes four or more moving violations within the preceding 12-month period, or
3. The Chief of Police determines that the driver is a danger to the public safety.
B. The permit holder may request a hearing as provided in LMC 5.40.170. However, the driver may be suspended pending said hearing. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.170 Hearing.
A. Every driver whose permit has been suspended pending a hearing shall have the right to a hearing before the Chief of Police prior to revocation.
B. The Chief of Police shall give the permit holder written notice of intent to revoke the driver’s permit. The notice shall set forth the ground or grounds for the Chief of Police’s intention to revoke, and shall inform the permit holder that he or she has 10 days from the date of receipt of the notice to file a written request for a hearing. The permit may be revoked if a hearing request is not received within the 10-day period.
C. If the permit holder files a timely hearing request, the Chief of Police shall set a time and place for the hearing. All parties involved shall have the right to offer testimonial, documentary and tangible evidence bearing on the issues and to be represented by counsel. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.180 Schedule of rates, display.
The schedule of rates shall be posted conspicuously in each vehicle operated under an owner’s permit. The rates shall not be changed or modified without first filing the changed or modified rates with the Chief of Police 30 days before the effective date of the change or modification. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.190 Interference with inspection – Inspection of vehicles.
It is unlawful for an owner or driver of any vehicle defined in this chapter and operated in the City to interfere with or prohibit the Chief of Police from at any time inspecting or thoroughly examining any such vehicle. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.200 Operating regulations.
A. Capacity. No driver shall accept, take into the vehicle, or transport any larger number of passengers than the rated seating capacity of the vehicle.
B. Direct Route. Any driver employed to carry any passenger to a definite point shall take the most direct route which will carry the passenger safely and expeditiously to the point of destination.
C. Interference with Traffic Prohibited. Vehicles shall not be operated over public streets in search of or soliciting prospective passengers for hire in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular traffic.
D. Receipt. Every driver shall, if requested, give a correct receipt upon payment of the correct fare.
E. Refusal to Carry Passengers. It is unlawful for any driver operating under a permit issued pursuant to this chapter to refuse, when the vehicle is in service, to transport any person who represents himself or herself for carriage in an orderly manner and for a lawful purpose.
F. Occupants to Have Exclusive Use. When a taxicab or automobile for hire is engaged, the occupants shall have the exclusive right to the full and free use of the passenger compartment and it is unlawful for the owner or driver of such vehicle to solicit additional passengers contrary to that right. (Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.210 Maintenance of vehicles.
A. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to provide documentation from a licensed automobile mechanic that every vehicle operating under the owner’s permit is safe and operable at the time of permit issuance and renewal.
B. The interior and exterior of each vehicle shall be clean and well-maintained and meet California Vehicle Code requirements at all times when in operation. (Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
Article II. Taxi Stands
5.40.220 Location designated on owner’s permit.
The owner’s permit shall designate a certain place, or places, where the permittee shall be allowed to stand any vehicle operated by the permittee as a taxicab, automobile for hire, or sightseeing bus, while awaiting employment. (Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.230 Number of stands per owner.
Not more than three taxi stands of one space each shall be granted to any permittee. (Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.240 Number of stands per block.
Not more than two taxicabs, automobiles for hire, or sightseeing buses shall be allowed to stand upon either side of a street within the limits of any one block. (Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.250 Use of stands required when.
The owner of any taxicab, automobile for hire, or sightseeing bus shall not permit any vehicle owned by him or her, nor shall any driver cause any such vehicle, to stand on any street while awaiting employment at any place other than the stand for which a permit has been granted. (Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.260 Additional stands – Chief of Police authority.
The Chief of Police shall, in the interest of public safety and welfare, grant a permittee a maximum of three additional taxi stands if requested. Upon a determination that a number of stands exceeding one no longer serves the public interest, the Chief of Police may reduce the number of stands to that number originally granted. The Chief of Police may also change the location of additional stands upon a finding that the change is supported by considerations of public convenience or safety. The permittee may appeal any final action by the Chief of Police in the manner set forth in LMC 5.40.070. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.270 Leaving vehicles unattended – restrictions.
No owner shall permit any public motor vehicle operated by him or her, and no driver shall cause any such vehicle, to be parked unattended in any street stand for a period of time exceeding five minutes. (Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
Article III. Taxicabs
5.40.280 Identification to be painted on vehicle.
Every taxicab operated in the City shall have painted upon the side of the cab the name of the owner or the fictitious name under which the owner operates, together with the number of the permit granted to such owner. The lettering and signs to be displayed on any taxicab shall be subject at all times to the approval of the Chief of Police. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.290 Color scheme requirements.
Every owner operating a taxicab in the City shall adopt a characteristic color scheme and shall use it on all vehicles operated under the owner’s permit. No change whatsoever in the color scheme or distinguishing characteristics of any taxicab shall be made without written permission from the Chief of Police, and it is unlawful for any person soliciting patronage for any public motor vehicle to represent by word or sign, insignia or accoutrements, that the motor vehicle for which he is soliciting such patronage is a vehicle owned or operated by other than the actual owner. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.300 Taximeter – Required – Location.
It is unlawful for any owner or driver to operate any taxicab in the City unless such vehicle is equipped with a taximeter, the location of which shall be directly in front of the glove compartment or close thereby. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.310 Taximeter – Owner to maintain accuracy.
It shall be the duty of every owner operating a taxicab to keep such taximeter in perfect condition, so that such taximeter will at all times correctly and accurately indicate the correct charge for the distance traveled and waiting time. (Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.320 Taximeter – Illumination.
Each taximeter shall, while in use in the City, be equipped with an efficient illuminating device, either flexible or fixed, and so arranged as to enable the passengers to conveniently observe the meter and the amount of fare registered thereon. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.330 Taximeter – Operation.
Every taximeter required by this article shall register the charge to the nearest $0.10, and be equipped with a flag or other mechanical device with the words “for hire” printed or stamped thereon. Such flag shall be so attached and connected to the mechanism of the taximeter as to cause such mechanism to operate when the flag is in a position other than upright, and indicate that the taxicab is not for hire, and which flag shall, when moved forward or downward, start the operation of the taximeter so that the same will operate in the manner described. (Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.340 Taximeter – Inspection by Chief of Police – Inaccurate meters.
Every taxicab shall be at all times subject to inspection by the Chief of Police, and the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to inspect any taximeter. Upon the discovery of any inaccuracy in the taximeter, the Chief of Police shall remove or cause to be removed any vehicle equipped with an inaccurate taximeter from the streets of the City until the taximeter has been adjusted. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.350 Taximeter – Unlawful practices designated.
It is unlawful for any driver of a taxicab, while carrying passengers, to display the flag or device attached to any taximeter required by this article in such a position as to denote that such vehicle is for hire or is not employed, or to have such flag or other attached device in such a position as to prevent the taximeter from operating. It is unlawful for any driver to throw such flag or device of a taximeter into a position which causes such taximeter to record when such vehicle is not actually employed, or to fail to throw the flag or other device on such taximeter into a nonrecording position each time a passenger is discharged and a fare collected. (Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.360 Rates – Set by City Council.
No owner or driver of a taxicab shall charge a higher rate for the use of a taxicab than the rates set by City Council resolution. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.370 Rates – Computed by taximeter – Charging excess amounts prohibited.
All charges for transportation of passengers in taxicabs operated in the City must be based on the charges indicated on the taximeter. It is unlawful for any owner, driver, or operator of any taxicab to charge any passenger any sum in excess of the sum indicated on the taximeter. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.380 Waybills – Contents required.
The driver of every taxicab shall keep a separate waybill of every service rendered as a driver, which shall include the following information:
A. Location where passengers entered the vehicle;
B. Time of entry;
C. Number of passengers;
D. Location where passengers were discharged; and
E. Amount of fare collected. (Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.390 Waybills – Kept by owner for 90 days – Inspection.
The owner of every taxicab shall keep the waybills required by LMC 5.40.380 in his or her office files for a period of 90 days after the date of service rendered. The waybills shall at all convenient times be open to examination by the Chief of Police. The failure to keep a waybill or falsifying of any waybill by an owner or by a driver shall be grounds for revocation of his or her permit. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.400 Right of entry by police.
The Chief of Police shall have the right, at any time after displaying proper identification, to inspect any taxicab to determine whether any of the provisions of this chapter are being violated. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.410 Taxicabs from other municipalities – Reciprocal privileges.
The driver of a taxicab authorized to operate in any municipality other than this City may transport passengers from such municipality to a destination within or beyond the City limits of the City; provided, that the driver of such taxicab shall not seek or accept passengers within the City, except upon the return trip to such other municipality, and then only at a point designated by the Chief of Police, and shall accept only passengers whose destination is directed to a point beyond the limits of the City in the direction of the municipality from which such taxicab came. The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to the owner or driver of such taxicab while it is operated in compliance with the provisions of this section, and while similar privileges are granted by the municipality from which such taxicab came. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
Article IV. Motorbuses
5.40.420 Service requirements generally –Refusal of unruly persons.
No driver of any motorbus in the City shall at any time, unless such vehicle is filled to legal capacity, refuse to carry any person offering himself to be carried and tendering the fare for the same, to any place in the route of such vehicle; provided, however, that such driver shall refuse transportation to any person who is conducting himself in a boisterous or otherwise unruly manner. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.430 Reception and discharge of passengers.
It is unlawful for any motorbus operated in the City to receive or discharge passengers within any intersection of streets, and in all cases, such reception and discharge of passengers shall be at a point as near the curb as may be practicable, and shall be through and from the side of such motorbus nearest the street curb and on the right-hand side of the motorbus. The places of receiving and discharging passengers by motorbus shall be at all times subject to order of the Chief of Police. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.440 Fares.
It is unlawful for any person engaged in the business of operating a motorbus in the City to charge a greater fare than as shown on the schedule and tariff on file with the State Public Utilities Commission. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.450 Passenger compartment to be lighted at night – Exceptions.
No motorbus operated in the City, other than a motorbus used by an airline for transportation of its patrons, shall be operated in the nighttime unless, the passengers’ compartment thereof is kept continuously lighted. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.460 Stopping at railroad crossings required.
It is unlawful for any person operating a motorbus to permit, cause, or allow such vehicle to cross any railroad track in the City over which railroad trains are operated without bringing such vehicle to a full stop before crossing such railroad track; provided, that at any point where a flagman is stationed, such person operating such motorbus shall not be required to stop, unless warned or directed by such flagman to do so; provided, further, that at any point where a traffic officer is stationed, such person operating such motorbus shall comply with the direction of such traffic officer. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.470 Routes – Changes prohibited without permission.
No owner or driver of any motorbus operated in the City shall at any time change or alter the route of same except upon permission duly granted. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)
5.40.480 Failure to complete trip prohibited – Exception.
It is unlawful for any driver of any motorbus in the City who has received a passenger for any announced or agreed trip, except for reasons beyond the control of the owner or driver, to fail to complete such trip in a timely manner and without any extra payment of fare, or to fail, refuse, or neglect to operate such motorbus between the termini and over the entire route specified in the permit granted to so operate. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1544 § 1, 1999)