No person shall drive a taxicab subject to the requirements of this article unless
such person first attends a basic taxicab driver orientation program, approved by
the Chief of Police, and obtains a driver's permit from the Chief; provided, however,
such person may be issued a temporary or provisional permit for a period not to exceed
six months during which period such person shall attend the basic taxicab driver orientation
program. The initial driver's permit shall last for 12 months following its issuance
and may be renewed thereafter annually. The Chief shall prescribe a form to be used
in applying for a renewal. Each applicant for a driver's permit shall pay an initial
application fee as set forth in Appendix A to this Code and upon each annual request
for renewal of such permit shall pay a fee as set forth in Appendix A to this Code.
The fee for replacement of lost, stolen or damaged permits shall be as set forth in
Appendix A to this Code. The permit shall be valid for the operation of only those
vehicles subject to a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued under
this article.
(Code 1993, § 30-41; Code 2004, § 110-62; Ord. No. 2015-198-205, § 1, 11-9-2015)
