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Chapter 26 — TAXICABS AND AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE

Escondido Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Escondido

§ 26-1. Definitions.

§ 26-2. Effect of violations of chapter.

§ 26-3. Right to inspect taxicabs.

§ 26-4. Authority to order out of service.

§ 26-5. Notice to restore service after discontinuance.

§ 26-6. Refusal to restore service upon request is grounds for revocation of license.

§ 26-7. Regular operation required.

§ 26-8. Licensed drivers required.

§ 26-9. Repealed.

§ 26-10. Repealed.

§ 26-11. Disputes concerning fares.

§ 26-12. Unlawful to overcharge.

§ 26-13. Refusal to pay fare unlawful.

§ 26-14. Drivers to give receipt upon payment of fare.

§ 26-15. Ownership card: Display required; contents.

§ 26-16. Container: Required; contents.

§ 26-17. Device required to indicate whether taximeter is operative.

§ 26-18. Identification marker.

§ 26-19. Color scheme.

§ 26-20. Drivers to obey policemen, firemen.

§ 26-21. Council to designate stands.

§ 26-22. Parking in unreserved areas.

§ 26-23. Refusal of riders.

§ 26-24. Overloading.

§ 26-25. Drivers to take most direct route.

§ 26-26. Soliciting business.

§ 26-27. Cleaning of interior required.

§ 26-28. Posting of fares required.

§ 26-38. Required.

§ 26-39. Applicant to file verified statement; contents.

§ 26-40. Power to issue or refuse issuance of license.

§ 26-41. Authority to refuse issuance to unqualified applicant.

§ 26-42. Authority to refuse issuance when applicant's color scheme, etc., deceives…

§ 26-43. When city to refuse issuance of license.

§ 26-44. Inspection prerequisite to issuance of license.

§ 26-45. Comprehensive general and auto liability policies for taxicabs: Required;…

§ 26-46. Repealed.

§ 26-47. Repealed.

§ 26-48. Transferability.

§ 26-49. Cancellation of license.

§ 26-50. Fees enumerated; when payable.

§ 26-51. Proration of additional fee.

§ 26-52. Refund of fees.

§ 26-63. Required.

§ 26-64. Design and style.

§ 26-65. Location.

§ 26-66. To be kept accurate.

§ 26-67. Inspection and approval of prerequisite to vehicle operation.

§ 26-68. Subject to inspection; removal from streets if deficiencies found.

§ 26-69. Means required to render time mechanism operative or inoperative.

§ 26-70. Actuation of time mechanism.

§ 26-71. Unlawful use of flag.

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