A. No person shall operate the business of a taxicab in this city unless each vehicle so used is in proper repair and equipped in accordance with the motor vehicle code of this state. Each vehicle operated as a taxicab shall be subject to an annual safety inspection, according to standards established by the Chief of Police. The inspection fee shall be established by Council resolution.

B. When service rates are based on a per mile rate, no person shall operate the business of a taxicab in this city unless each vehicle so used is equipped with a working meter or other accurate and verifiable means of measuring the distance traveled. (Ord. 1751, 1998; Ord. 1439, 1978)