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Chapter 5.40 — VEHICLES FOR HIRE, TAXICABS, AND ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES.

Riverside Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Riverside

5.40.010 - Definitions.

5.40.020 - Permit and lawful operation required.

5.40.030 - Non-exclusive franchise and lawful operation required.

5.40.035 - Exception.

5.40.040 - Vehicle for hire and animal-drawn vehicles: Application and fee.

5.40.050 - Issuance of vehicle for hire or animal-drawn vehicle permit.

5.40.060 - Taxicab franchise: Application and fee.

5.40.070 - Taxicab franchise application—Referral to City Council.

5.40.080 - Grounds for denial or revocation of vehicle for hire permit, animal-drawn…

5.40.090 - Appeal from denial or revocation of vehicle for hire or animal-drawn vehicle permit.

5.40.100 - Insurance requirements.

5.40.105 - Requirements for operation of non-emergency transport vehicles and services.

5.40.110 - Revocation or suspension of vehicle for hire permit, animal-drawn vehicle…

5.40.120 - Assignment.

5.40.130 - Driver's appearance and conduct.

5.40.140 - Stopping at railroad crossings.

5.40.150 - Use of vehicle for hire, animal-drawn vehicle and taxicab stands required—Exceptions.

5.40.160 - Exclusive use by first persons.

5.40.170 - Driver to carry persons safely and expeditiously.

5.40.180 - Driver's permit, regulations, identification card, renewal of driver's permit.

5.40.185 - Appeal from denial or revocation of driver's permit.

5.40.190 - Responsibilities of franchisees, permit holders, and drivers.

5.40.200 - Receipt for payment.

5.40.210 - Condition of vehicles for hire, animals and taxicabs.

5.40.220 - Records.

5.40.230 - Posting rate schedule and identification card.

5.40.240 - Light inside vehicle.

5.40.250 - Excessive charges.

5.40.260 - Designation of taxicabs.

5.40.270 - Parking vehicles on streets generally.

5.40.280 - Change in rates, color scheme, name, vehicles and animals.

5.40.290 - Refusal to pay legal fare.

5.40.300 - Meters.

5.40.305 - Regulations related to the operation of a pedicab.

5.40.310 - Fines for noncompliance with standards.

5.40.320 - Reimbursement for City costs.

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