Brea Municipal Code Ch. 5.236 Taxicab Service

For the purpose of this chapter, the words and terms set forth below shall be construed in accordance with the following definitions:

"City."

The city of Brea.

"City authorization."

City authorization to operate a taxicab business in the city.

"Driver."

A person who drives or controls the movements of a taxicab.

"Driver's permit."

A valid permit issued by OCTAP authorizing a person to drive or control the movements of a taxicab.

"OCTAP."

The Orange County Taxi Administration Program administered by the Orange County Transportation Authority.

"Operate a taxicab."

To drive a taxicab and either solicit or pick up passengers for hire in the city.

"Owner."

The registered owner or lessor of a taxicab.

"Person."

Includes natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business, trust, corporation, or public entity.

"Taxicab."

A vehicle operated within the jurisdiction of the city, capable of carrying not more than eight persons, excluding the driver, and used to carry passengers for hire. The term shall exclude a vehicle operating as a Charter Party Carrier licensed as such by any state agency, including the Public Utilities Commission, or any other vehicle having a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity issued by any state agency, including the Public Utilities Commission.

"Taxicab business permit."

A valid permit issued by OCTAP authorizing a person to operate a taxicab business.

"Taxicab vehicle permit."

A valid permit issued by OCTAP authorizing a particular vehicle to be operated as a taxicab.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)

A. A person shall operate a taxicab only if the owner of that taxicab is authorized by OCTAP to operate a taxicab business.

B. An owner shall allow a taxicab owned by or under the control of the owner to be operated only if the owner is authorized by OCTAP to operate a taxicab business.

C. City's authorization to operate a taxicab and taxicab business in the city shall be deemed granted provided each driver and taxicab business possesses all required OCTAP permits and each business possesses a valid city business license, as required by this Code.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)

A person shall operate a taxicab only if that person possesses a driver's permit and city authorization has been granted. An owner shall only allow a driver to operate a taxicab owned by or under the control of the owner if that driver possesses a driver's permit and city authorization has been granted.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)

A person shall operate a taxicab only if that vehicle displays a taxicab vehicle permit and if city authorization has been granted. An owner shall allow a taxicab owned by or under the control of the owner to be operated in the city only if that vehicle displays a taxicab vehicle permit and if city authorization has been granted.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)

A person shall operate a taxicab business in the city only if that person possesses a taxicab business permit and if city authorization has been granted.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)

Application for a driver's permit, taxicab vehicle permit or taxicab business permit shall be made to OCTAP upon a form provided by OCTAP and shall be accompanied by an application fee sufficient to cover the administrative costs of processing said application as established by the Orange County Transportation Authority.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)

A driver shall test negative for controlled substances and alcohol as required by any and all applicable state and federal statutes.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)

A driver operating a taxicab in the city shall at all times carry proof of insurance covering that vehicle, with such policy limits and coverage as established by OCTAP and adopted by resolution of the City Council. Said proof of insurance must clearly identify the vehicle covered.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)

No permit issued under this chapter shall be used by or assigned to any person or vehicle other than the person or vehicle named in such permit.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)

A taxicab operated under the authority of this chapter shall be equipped according to the standards established by OCTAP and adopted by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)

A taxicab operated under the authority of this chapter shall be maintained according to the standards established by OCTAP and adopted by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)

A. Each driver shall carry each passenger to his/her destination by only the most direct and accessible route.

B. Each taxicab shall have all permits issued by OCTAP conspicuously displayed according to the standards established by OCTAP and adopted by resolution of the City Council.

C. Each taxicab shall have the following information continuously posted in a prominent location in the taxicab passenger's compartment according to the standards established by OCTAP and adopted by resolution of the City Council:

1. A schedule of rates and charges for the hire of said taxicab;

2. The driver's name and address;

3. The owner's name, address and telephone number;

4. The taxicab identification number;

5. The driver's permit issued pursuant to this chapter;

6. The taxicab vehicle permit issued pursuant to this chapter; and

7. Any other information required by the city.

D. A driver shall give a receipt for the amount charged upon the request of the person paying the fare.

E. A taxicab shall be operated only if the passenger compartment is kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

F. A driver shall not leave his or her taxicab to solicit passengers.

G. The name or trade name of the owner and the number by which the taxicab is designated shall be printed, stamped or stenciled conspicuously on the outside of each taxicab according to the standards established by OCTAP and adopted by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)

No driver shall charge rates or charges other than those established by OCTAP and adopted by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)

The requirements of this chapter are separate and independent from all other provisions of this Code, including, but not limited to, those provisions related to business licensing.

(Ord. 1001, 11-18-1997)