Santa Monica Municipal Code Ch. 6.92 Bus Operators

For the purpose of this Chapter, certain words and phrases are defined and certain provisions shall be construed as herein set forth, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended.

(Prior code § 6900)

The following words wherever used in this Chapter shall be construed as follows:

"Bus" includes any automobile, stage, truck, tractor or other self-propelled vehicle used for the transportation of persons upon the public highways, otherwise than upon fixed rails or tracks, and any trailer, semi-trailer, dolly, or other vehicle drawn thereby, not exempt from registration fees under the laws of the State, and primarily designed for the transportation of more than seven passengers excluding the driver.

(Prior code § 6901)

Every person carrying on the business of transporting persons for hire or compensation by or upon a bus upon or over any street in this City, which business includes the loading or discharging of passengers on the streets of this City; and every person who furnishes any bus for such transportation of persons under a lease or rental agreement when, pursuant to the terms thereof, the person operates the bus furnished or exercises any control of, or assumes any responsibility for, or engages either in whole or in part in such transportation of persons in the bus furnished; shall pay an annual license fee pursuant to Sections 6.08.150 and 6.12.010(c)(3) of this Code.

(Prior code § 6909; amended by Ord. No. 1851CCS § 28, adopted 5/28/96)

Every person carrying on the business of running, driving or operating any automobile or motor-propelled vehicle over the public streets of the City, for any purpose including, but not limited to, sightseeing, showing points of interest or conveying persons to points within or without the City (except buses used exclusively to transport students to and from school), shall pay a license fee in accordance with Sections 6.08.150 and 6.12.010(c)(3) of this Code.

(Prior code § 6910; amended by Ord. No. 1851CCS § 28, adopted 5/28/96)

No person shall stop, park, or stand a motor bus on any street without first obtaining approval from the Parking and Traffic Engineer. The Parking and Traffic Engineer shall approve said stop or stand after finding: (1) that the location will not interfere with movement of traffic; and (2) that the applicant has agreed to pay to the City the cost of installing and maintaining said stop or stand and has deposited said security to guarantee said payment.

(Prior code § 6912; amended by Ord. No. 616CCS, adopted 7/9/63)