Chapter 5 — TAXICABS AND AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE

4-5.01 Definitions 4-5.02 Compliance with provisions 4-5.03 Establishing performance criteria 4-5.04 Owner’s Permits: Required; Permit Fees 4-5.05 Public convenience and necessity 4-5.06 Owner’s Permits: Applications; Procedure; Fee; Form 4-5.07 Annual Review of Owner’s Permits 4-5.08 Owner’s Permits: Modifications 4-5.09 Owner’s Permits: Transferability 4-5.10 Driver’s Permits: Required 4-5.11 Driver’s Permits: Applications; Granting; Conditions 4-5.12 Driver’s Permits: Form 4-5.13 Driver’s Permits: Posting 4-5.14 Operators: Driver’s licenses 4-5.15 Rules and Regulations 4-5.16 Insurance 4-5.17 Taximeter 4-5.18 Stands: Permits Required 4-5.19 Rates 4-5.20 Refusal to Pay Fares 4-5.21 Refusal to Carry Passengers 4-5.22 Parking on Euclid Avenue 4-5.23 Transporting Persons for Unlawful Purposes 4-5.24 Disqualification 4-5.25 Permits: Revocation 4-5.26 Conflicting Ordinances Repealed 4-5.27 Severability

For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words and phrases used in this chapter are defined as follows: (a) “Automobile for hire” shall mean and include every automobile or motor-propelled vehicle by means of which passengers are transported for hire upon any public street in the City, not over a regular or defined route, and irrespective of whether the operation extends beyond the boundary limits of the City or not. “Automobile for hire” shall not include vehicles defined as taxicabs in subsection (b) of this section nor vehicles of transportation companies, as defined in subsection (f) of this section. Further, “automobile for hire” shall not include automobiles used exclusively by or under written agreement with a hotel, motel, airport, hospital, club or other such entity for the transportation of its members, guests, patients or clients; provided, that each vehicle under such agreement will have

the same distinctive visible outside painted appearance as each other vehicle under the agreement to any such hotel, motel, airport, hospital, club, or other such entity. (b) “Taxicab” shall mean and include every automobile or motor-propelled vehicle by means of which passengers are transported for hire upon any public street in the City, not over a regular or defined route, and irrespective of whether the operation extends beyond the boundary limits of the City or not, where the charge for such transportation is measured by the distance traveled or by the time required for such transportation, or both. “Taxicab” shall not include vehicles of transportation companies, as defined in subsection (d) of this section. (c) “Taximeter” shall mean a mechanical instrument or device by which the charge for hire of a passenger-carrying, motor-propelled vehicle is mechanically registered, calculated, and/or indicated by means of figures in accordance with the distance traveled or the time elapsed, or waiting time, or both. (d) “Taxi Permit” shall mean the permit issued by the Chief of Police to an applicant to operate taxis or limousine service in the City. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1988, as amended by § 1, Ord. 2678, eff. February 18, 1999 and § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

It shall be unlawful to operate, or cause to be operated, an automobile for hire or a taxicab upon any public street within the City without complying with the provisions of this chapter. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

The City Council shall, from time to time, develop objective performance criteria to be used in evaluating permit requests for the awarding of additional permits to operate taxi cabs in the City of Ontario. The objective performance criteria shall be established by separate resolution and contain minimum performance standards to be met by permit applicants. The resolution adopting the objective performance criteria shall also identify the number of points to be awarded to an applicant for exceeding the minimum performance standards identified. The Chief of Police shall award future permits to the most qualified permittee accumulating the most points. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 15, 1998, as amended by § 3, Ord. 2678, eff. February 18, 1999 and § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

It shall be unlawful to operate, or cause to be operated, an automobile for hire or taxicab upon any public street within the City without first having obtained a permit to do so, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and without first paying the appropriate permit fee as established by resolution of the City Council. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 4, Ord. 2678, eff. February 18, 1999 and § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

(a) Between June 1 and June 30, inclusive, of each year, or within thirty (30) days of the expiration of an existing permit, any person desiring to obtain a permit to operate automobiles for hire or taxicabs shall submit a letter to the City Clerk requesting the City Council determine that the public convenience and necessity require that a permit be

issued or renewed. The letter shall include information demonstrating why the public convenience and necessity require awarding additional permits or renewing existing permits. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the letter, the matter shall be set for hearing and all existing permittees shall be notified by letter at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. No additional permits shall be granted until the City Council shall have determined by resolution that the public convenience and necessity require the issuance of additional permits. (b) In determining whether the public convenience or necessity require additional permits, the City Council shall be guided by the following: (1) the transportation needs of residents and visitors of the City; (2) the number of taxicabs and limousines, and other automobiles for hire already operational in the City; (3) whether existing transportation services are adequate to meet the public need; (4) the probable effect of additional taxicabs or automobiles for hire on local traffic conditions; (5) the effect of increased competition on the revenues of existing permittees and on the wages, compensation, hours and conditions of service of existing licensed drivers; and (6) other relevant factors. (c) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Council from determining that the public convenience and necessity require additional permits be issued at any time upon finding that emergency circumstances and conditions exist that necessitate granting additional permits for the health, welfare, and benefit of the residents of the City. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1988, as amended by § 5, Ord. 2678, eff. February 18, 1999 and § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

If the City Council determines that the public convenience and necessity require the issuance of additional permits, it shall direct the Chief of Police to accept applications from all persons desiring to obtain such permits. The applicants shall pay to the City a nonrefundable fee in an amount set by resolution of the City Council and shall make an application for such permit to the Chief of Police. The applications shall set forth the following information: (a) The name, residence and businesses addresses and present occupation of the applicant; (b) If the applicant is a corporation, the names and present occupation(s) of its principal officers; (c) If the applicant is a partnership, association, or fictitious company, the names of the partners or persons comprising the association or company with the residence and businesses addresses of each; (d) A statement as to whether the permit is desired for an automobile for hire or a taxicab; (e) A description of every motor vehicle which the applicant proposes to use, giving: (1) The make, model, body style and year; (2) The motor and serial numbers; (3) The State license number; and (4) The seating capacity. (f) The street number and exact location of the place where the applicant proposes to stand each such automobile; (g) The distinctive color scheme, name, monogram, or insignia proposed to be used on such automobile; (h) A financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant, showing net worth and results of operation for the prior twelve (12) months and/or last fiscal year; (i) A statement as to whether the applicant, person or corporation has any unpaid judgments, and if so, the nature and amount of any unpaid or unbonded judgment; (j) A statement of any bankruptcies, either personal or business, including the number, court and date of discharge; (k) A statement of experience of the applicant in the operation of taxicabs; and

(l) A statement of facts indicating how the applicant meets the objective performance criteria established by resolution of the City Council. A permit awarded to an operator by the Chief of Police shall state that the permit is granted for a term of five (5) years, shall indicate that the permit is nonexclusive and nonrenewable, and shall include a statement that any violation of the terms of this chapter may be grounds for revoking the permit. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 6, Ord. 2678, eff. February 18, 1999 and § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

Notwithstanding the 5 year approval period granted, all owner's permits shall be subject to review by the Chief of Police, or designee, on an annual basis occurring on the anniversary of the granting of the permit. Such review shall be limited to determining whether the owner is complying with the provisions and standards contained in this chapter. The Chief of Police, or designee, may refer the latter to the City Council for review in accordance with the provisions contained in § 4-5.25 upon finding that a permittee is not complying with the provisions and standards set forth in this chapter. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

In the event any permittee desires to change his schedule of rates, or desires to change the color scheme, name, monogram, or insignia used on the automobile for hire or taxicab, he shall make application for permission to do so from the City Council, which permission shall be granted if, in the discretion of the City Council, it deems the public interest, necessity, and convenience will be served by such change and if the permittee has complied with all the provisions of this chapter. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 7, Ord. 2678, eff. February 18, 1999 and § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

No permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be transferable, either by contract or operation of law, without the permission of the City Council having been first obtained, and any such attempted transfer shall be sufficient cause for revocation of such permit. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

It shall be unlawful for any permittee to permit a taxicab to be driven for hire by any person who has not obtained a permit from the Chief of Police to operate as a taxicab driver. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 8, Ord. 2678, eff. February 18, 1999 and § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

Driver’s permit applications (including renewal and replacement) shall be on the form provided by the Chief of Police Chief and shall become void upon termination of employment by the stated employer, who shall notify the Chief of Police upon termination and cause the permit to be returned to the City. First-time applications shall be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee set by resolution of the City Council. Driver’s permits issued upon approval of applications shall remain in force for a period of one (1) year from the date of issue. Fees for replacement and renewal driver’s permit shall also be set by resolution of the City Council. As a condition to granting or renewing a taxicab driver’s permit, the Chief of Police is hereby empowered to require the applicant: (a) To be fingerprinted; (b) To undergo background checks by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and any other agency deemed appropriate to determine the safety practices of the drivers; (c) To undergo testing for controlled substances and alcohol pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code § 53075.5; (d) To submit a statement of the applicant’s physical condition, including statement of whether an applicant has ever had epilepsy, blackout periods, fainting spells, or been addicted to the use of alcohol, narcotics, or other form of dangerous drugs. Based upon such statement, an applicant may be required to submit a medical report and have a valid medical certificate. In such a situation, the applicant for a driver’s permit may be granted a temporary permit for thirty (30) days pending receipt of a valid certificate. Upon submittal of the valid medical certificate and acceptance by the Chief of Police, a regular permit shall be issued to an applicant if all other requirements of this chapter have been met; and (e) No driver’s permit shall be issued to any person: (1) Who is subject to epilepsy, fainting or loss of consciousness by reason of chronic medical condition; (2) Who is addicted to the use of narcotics; (3) Who is known to have been a user of dangerous drugs or alcohol to an excessive degree; (4) Whose driving record indicates five (5) violations of traffic laws involving moving vehicles within two (2) years preceding the date of application; (5) Who has willfully furnished false information on this application or omitted to furnish all information requested on said application forms; (6) Who has been convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs, or both, within three (3) years of the date of application; or (7) Who has been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude within five (5) years preceding the date of application. The Chief of Police is also hereby empowered to accept a permit from another jurisdiction in lieu of the submittal of a permit application, upon a showing by the applicant that the jurisdiction contains substantially the same permit requirements. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

Such taxicab driver’s permit shall contain all the information contained on the operator’s driver’s license and shall include a picture of the driver. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

The taxicab driver’s permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the vehicle which the driver is operating at all times while he is operating the same for the purpose of carrying passengers for hire. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

It shall be unlawful for any permittee to permit a taxicab to be driven for hire by any person who has not complied with the requirements of the California Vehicle Code requiring a valid driver's license, within the appropriate automobile classification. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 9, Ord. 2678, eff. February 18, 1999 and § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

The rules and regulations set forth in this section shall be observed by all persons operating taxicabs and automobiles for hire, and it shall be unlawful to operate such taxicabs or automobiles for hire in violation of any such rules and regulations. (a) Uniforms and driver’s appearance. Any person operating a taxicab or automobile for hire shall wear a distinctive uniform with an emblem, badge or insignia and similar color scheme identifying the driver’s association with an operating company licensed by the City. The driver’s uniforms shall be clean and in good, non-faded condition. Drivers shall be well groomed and shall not wear t-shirts or tank tops without collars. All persons operating taxicabs and automobiles for hire in the City shall take all efforts to be neat, clean and well groomed in their appearance and attire at all times while operating a vehicle regulated by this chapter. (b) Stopping at railroad crossing. All taxicabs and automobiles for hire shall, while carrying passengers, come to a full stop within thirty (30) feet of the nearest railroad rail before crossing any railroad track where no gates are maintained. (c) Stopping and standing. No automobile for hire or taxicab shall remain standing upon any portion of any public street within the City except for loading and unloading passengers, and then not for a period of more than five (5) minutes, excepting such stand as may be designated by the City Council and described in the application for a permit. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any automobile for hire or taxicab while the same is engaged by, and being paid for by, a passenger. (d) Direct routes. The operator of a taxicab shall carry any passenger engaging the same safely and expeditiously to his destination by the most direct and accessible route. (e) Soliciting patronage in certain places. No owner or operator of any automobile for hire or taxicab shall solicit patronage for the same at the Ontario International Airport or the Ontario Convention Center, from such vehicle or within 100 yards therefrom, or upon any public street, except at railroad and interurban depots and within the boundaries of the space to be designated by the Chief of Police for such purposes. (f) Mechanical condition. All automobiles for hire and taxicabs shall be kept in good mechanical condition. It shall be the obligation of the permittee to maintain and inspect vehicles on a regular basis. The City also reserves the right to conduct periodic inspections or require that selected automobiles for hire or taxicabs be inspected by an automobile service professional certified by the State of California Bureau of Automotive Repair, and selected by the City. The permittee agrees not to interfere in any way with any such inspections. The City may charge a reasonable inspection and reinspection fees to be set by resolution of the City Council to offset the costs of such inspections and reinspections. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, inspections performed by other jurisdictions may be accepted as satisfaction of the City’s request.

In addition to maintaining each taxicab and vehicle for hire in good mechanical condition, each taxicab operator and vehicle permittee shall maintain every taxicab free from: (1) Unsightly dirt, grime and stains inside and out including the trunk. (2) Cracked or broken windows, headlights, taillights and interior lights. (3) Missing or broken door locks and handles and window cranks. (4) Torn floor covering, headliner or upholstery. (5) Unusual or unsightly paint defacement and body dents. (6) Unauthorized signs or markings, such as bumper stickers. (7) Missing parts such as hubcaps and moldings. The City shall have the right to prohibit the use of any vehicle determined, after inspection, not to be in good mechanical condition or maintained in accordance with the standards contained in this chapter. (g) Sanitation. No automobile for hire or taxicab shall be operated unless the passenger compartment is kept clean and in a sanitary condition. (h) Interior lighting. Hours. Every automobile for hire and taxicab shall be equipped with a light of not less than two (2) candlepower, within such vehicle, so arranged to illuminate the entire passenger compartment. Such light shall be constantly lighted at all times while the passenger is in such vehicle, except when the vehicle is in motion, from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset of any day until one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise of the following day, and no shade or blinds shall be drawn over the windows of an automobile for hire or taxicab while any passenger is in such vehicle. (i) Operation by minors and certain other persons. No taxicab or automobile for hire shall be operated by any person who: (1) Is under the age of twenty-one (21) years; (2) Does not have a valid driver’s license issued by the State of California; (3) Is under the influence of intoxicating liquors or narcotics; (4) Is using tobacco in any form while operating such vehicle; (5) Is for any reason whatever unable or incompetent to safely handle such vehicle; or (6) Operates such vehicle in violation of any law. (j) Unfair competition. No owner or operator of any automobile for hire or taxicab shall indulge in unfair competition with competitors or commit any fraud upon the public or other persons engaged in the same business. The City Council shall be the sole judge of what constitutes fraud or unfair competition for the purposes of this subsection. Any complaint to the Council of any violation of the provisions of this subsection shall only be heard upon a written complaint specifying the act complained of and sworn to by the complainant before a notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths. (k) Posting of rates and provisions. Every taxicab shall have posted in the passenger compartment visible to passengers a schedule of rates and charges for the hire of such vehicle, and a copy of the provisions of this chapter. (l) Overcharging. No charge shall be made by any operator or owner of a taxicab or automobile for hire in excess of the rates approved by the City Council and posted in the passenger compartment of such vehicle. (m) Advertising automobiles for hire as taxicabs. No automobile for hire shall be designated as a “taxicab” or by any word or phrase using the words “taxi” or “taxicab” in any sign or advertising matter. (n) Taxicab vehicles and equipment. Each taxicab will be equipped with the following: (1) A radio transmitter and receiver in good working order capable of two-way communication with a dispatcher anywhere in the service area over the taxicab operator’s assigned frequency. (2) An approved rate card showing City approved rates plainly visible to all passengers in the front and back seats of the vehicle.

(3) An approved complaint procedure card plainly visible to all passengers in the front and back seats of the vehicle identifying the City and the City’s complaint phone number, the City’s complaint email address, and the web address to the complaint section on the City’s website. This information shall be also placed at the bottom of any paper or electronic receipts provided to passengers. A written log of complaints received by the City shall be submitted to the City Council quarterly. (4) A sufficient number of seat belts, properly bolted in place, at least three sets in the rear and two sets in the front seat, to accommodate each passenger and the driver. (5) An emergency system to signal when a robbery is in progress or when a felon suspect is in the taxicab. (6) An approved fire extinguisher. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 10, Ord. 2678, eff. February 18, 1999 and § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

Before a permit shall be issued by the City, the applicant to whom a permit shall have been awarded by the City Council, as provided in § 4-5.06 of this chapter, shall deliver to the License Official a policy of insurance executed by a company duly authorized under the laws of the State of California to engage in the insurance business. The policy shall provide that the City is named as an additional insured, and that all such insurance shall not be materially changed, terminated or allowed to expire except on 60 days prior written notice to the City. By the provisions of such policy the insurance company shall promise and undertake to pay in full all claims for damages to persons or property resulting from the operation of the vehicles described in the application for such permit; provided, however, the minimum amounts for which liability shall be assumed shall be as follows: (a) For the injury or death of one person in any one event, One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00); and (b) For bodily injury to, or destruction of property in any one event, One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). Before a permit shall be issued by the City, a policy of Worker’s Compensation Insurance covering all employees and lease drivers, with statutory limits, must be executed and a certificate filed with the City, if Worker’s Compensation Insurance is required by the State of California. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

Each taxicab operator or vehicle permittee shall equip each taxicab with a State of California approved taximeter with unbroken State of California or County of San Bernardino Bureau of Weights and Measures seal affixed. A taximeter shall be placed in each taxicab or vehicle for hire so that the reading dial showing the amount to be charged shall be well lit and readily discernible to the passenger(s) riding in any such taxicab. No passenger shall be carried in any taxicab unless said taximeter shall be in operation. Every taximeter used in the operation of taxicabs shall be subject to inspection at any time by the City, or any of its agents or employees. Upon discovery or notification of any inaccuracy of the taximeter, the operator thereof shall remove, or cause to be removed from service any vehicle equipped with said taximeter until the taximeter has been repaired and accurately adjusted. Every taximeter shall be inspected and tested for accuracy by the carrier at least once annually. Certification is to be presented to the City indicating date of inspection and the name of the governmental agency performing the certification. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

Any applicant for a permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter who desires space to stand a vehicle on the street shall obtain the written permission of the property owner(s) as well as the written consent thereto of all the occupants of the ground floor of any building in front of which such automobile is to be located and for fifty (50) feet each way therefrom or, if there is no such occupant, by the written consent thereto of the owner or lessee of such building. No applicant shall be entitled to space on the street for more than one (1) automobile for hire or taxicab; and all applicants for permits for more than one (1) vehicle shall be required to provide parking space for the remainder of such vehicles off the streets of the City and shall not be entitled to stand such vehicles on the public streets longer than necessary to load and unload passengers, except while the vehicle is actually paid for and engaged by a passenger. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

Persons licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall charge the rates set forth by separate resolution adopted by the City Council, and it shall be unlawful for any person licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to charge rates higher than provided by resolution of the City Council. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to pay the legal fare for the hire of any automobile for hire or taxicab, after having hired the same, with the intent to defraud the person from whom it is hired. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

It shall be unlawful for any driver operating under a permit issued pursuant to this chapter to refuse to transport passengers who present themselves for carriage in a sober and orderly manner and for a lawful purpose when the vehicle is in service and not otherwise engaged. This section is intended to prevent drivers from discriminating against a person on the basis of trip length, or on the basis of race, ethnicity or gender. It is not intended to require the driver to transport a person whom the driver knows has not paid a fare in the past, or who presents a threat to the safety of the driver. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

It shall be unlawful for any person to use any portion of Euclid Avenue between Transit Street and H Street for the purpose of parking taxicabs; provided, however, that provisions of this section shall not prohibit the reasonable use of such portion of Euclid Avenue for the purpose of stopping to receive or discharge passengers, the purpose of this section being to prohibit the use of such portion of Euclid Avenue for depot purposes. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

It shall be unlawful for any driver of a taxicab to knowingly transport any passenger to the abode of a prostitute, or knowingly to transport any criminal, narcotic peddler, prostitute or bootlegger in the commission of a crime or as a

panderer for prostitutes or a contact for unlawful establishments of any nature. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

Any person who, while operating a taxicab or automobile for hire within the City, violates any provision of the Vehicle Code of the State of California, the violation of which is declared a misdemeanor or felony, and who is later convicted thereof shall be disqualified from driving taxicabs or automobiles for hire within the City. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, June 19, 2015)

Any owner’s or driver’s permit granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be revoked by the City Council, either as whole or as to any vehicle described therein or as to the right to use any distinctive color, monogram, or insignia, after five (5) days notice to the permittee requiring him to appear at a certain time and place to show cause why such permit should not be revoked for any of the following reasons: (a) That the required insurance policy provided for in § 4-5.16 of this chapter has not been given or has been withdrawn or lapsed for the nonpayment of premiums or is not in force for any reason; (b) For the nonpayment of any permit or license fee provided by law; (c) For failure to observe any of the rules, regulations, standards, or provisions set forth in this chapter; (d) For the violation, and later conviction, of any laws of the State of California or the City by any permittee, operator, or driver of any automobile for hire or taxicab; (e) For failure to maintain satisfactory service to the public by means of any of the vehicles described in the permit, or failure to keep any vehicle described in the permit in use for an unreasonable length of time, or for failure to use the distinctive color, monogram, or insignia described in the application; and (f) For any cause which, in the opinion of the City Council make it contrary to the public interest, convenience, and necessity for the permit to be continued. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 11, Ord. 2678, eff. February 18, 1999 and § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

All ordinances or parts of ordinances, or regulations in conflict with the provisions of this chapter are hereby repealed. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)

If any provision or clause in this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or clauses or applications of this chapter which can be implemented without the invalid provision, clause or application; and to this end, the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable. (§ 2, Ord. 2668, eff. July 16, 1998, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3018, eff. June 19, 2015)