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Chapter 36 — TAXICABS AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE

Article 1 — TAXICABS

Monterey Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Monterey

Sec. 36-1. General provision.

Sec. 36-2. Definitions.

Sec. 36-3. Determination of number of taxicab businesses in the City.

Sec. 36-4. Continued operation of authorized business required.

Sec. 36-5. Compliance with State and local laws and regulations.

Sec. 36-6. Insurance requirements and hold harmless.

Sec. 36-7. Rates and fares; generally.

Sec. 36-8. Condition of vehicles; generally.

Sec. 36-9. Exterior signage required.

Sec. 36-11. Illumination of passenger compartment required at certain

Sec. 36-12. Inspection of vehicles; inspection fee.

Sec. 36-13. Establishment and use of taxicab stands.

Sec. 36-14. Solicitation of passengers prohibited; exception.

Sec. 36-15. Taxicabs standing in streets or public place prohibited;

Sec. 36-16. Prohibited conduct by drivers.

Sec. 36-17. Authorization to pick up passengers by permitted drivers.

Sec. 36-18. Keeping of tripsheets required.

Sec. 36-19. Keeping of records by owners required.

Sec. 36-20. Reports of found property.

Sec. 36-21. Service to general public.

Sec. 36-22. Owner’s permit required.

Sec. 36-23. Owner’s permit application; application fee.

Sec. 36-24. Owner’s permit application process.

Sec. 36-25. Suspension or revocation of owner’s permit.

Sec. 36-26. Transferability.

Sec. 36-27. Taxicab driver’s permit required.

Sec. 36-28. Taxicab driver’s permit application; process.

Sec. 36-29. Taxicab driver’s permit application fee.

Sec. 36-30. Taxicab driver’s permit requirements and prohibitions.

Sec. 36-31. Issuance of permits.

Sec. 36-32. Renewal of permit; termination.

Sec. 36-33. Suspension of permit.

Sec. 36-34. Temporary permits.

Sec. 36-35. Records to be kept by the Regional Taxi Authority.

Sec. 36-36. Mandatory controlled substance and alcohol testing program.

Sec. 36-37. Required in taxicabs.

Sec. 36-38. Inspection required; removal of vehicle with inaccurate meter.

Sec. 36-39. Manner of placement in taxicabs.

Sec. 36-40. Accurate operation required.

Sec. 36-41. Use required for all passenger services.

Sec. 36-44. All charges to be in accordance with meters.

Sec. 36-45. Splitting of fares by two or more passengers.

Sec. 36-46. Proper use of “flag” required.

Sec. 36-47. Severability.

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