§ 25-62. Responsible for fitness of drivers employed by them.

Every holder operating a taxicab service in the city shall employ as drivers of taxicabs only persons who are physically and mentally fit and able to operate a motor vehicle for hire. It shall be the full responsibility of the holder to select and employ drivers who are qualified for taxicab service and who are familiar with streets and addresses of the city. The employment of any driver shall be subject to the driver obtaining a city chauffeur's license. The continued employment by any holder of any person as a driver whose record as a criminal or as a driver of motor vehicles, as reflected by official court and police records, shows a lack of mental, emotional or temperamental capacity to be a safe and reliable driver will be taken into consideration by the chief of police when requested to grant or renew any annual permit. Every holder is charged with knowledge of the police and court records of all drivers in the employment of any such holder and is enjoined not to employ or retain employment of any person as a taxicab driver who frequently violates laws governing morals or motor vehicle operations.

(Ord. No. 2014-02, § 1, 3-18-2014)