Amending Chapter 4, to revise provisions for licensing of taxicab companies, vehicles and drivers

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passengers for hire, having a seating capacity of twelve (12) or of less persons, inciudin~ the driver, and not operated on a fixed route. (10) Taximeter means a meter instrument or device attached to a taxicab which measures mechanically the distance driven and the waiting time upon which the fare is based. (11) Taxi stand means a place on public property where the Board of Public Works has authorized a holder of a company license to receive passengers. (12) Waiting time means the time when a taxicab is not in motion from the time of acceptance of a passenger to the time of discharge, but does not include any time that the taxicab is not in motion if due to any cause other than the request, act or fault of a passenger. 13 Vehicle license means the written license issued by the Controller authorizing the vehicle to be driven as a taxicab in the City. (b) Vehicle inspection; issuance of license; maintenance: (1) Prior to the ttse-and operation of any vehicle under this section and~rior to the issuance of a vehicle license, the vehicle shall be thoroughly examined and inspected by the flel~iee Department of Central Services and the Bureau of Weights and Measures and found to be in safe operating condition, cleant free of rust and body damage, and in compliance with the requirements of this section. Each taxicab must be equipped with the following driver protection and safety features, all of which shall be in conformance with specifications adopted by the Board of Public Works: a. A system enabling the silent activation of a distress or trouble signal by the driver; and b. e: Signs or decals affixed to the taxicab advising the public that the driver carries no more than a certain sum in change The sum specified shall be between five dollars X5.00) and thirty dollars ($30.00). The equipment required by this section shall be maintained in good working order at all times. The taxicab license for any vehicle in violation of this section shall be subject to immediate suspension, and such vehicle shall be subject to impoundment as provided hereafter. (2) When the Pa}iee Department of Central Services and the Bureau of Weights and