The operation of taxicabs upon the streets of the city is hereby found to be a matter affecting the public interest and welfare. It is unlawful for any person, either acting as an owner, principal, agent, employee, lessee, or licensee, to operate or permit to be operated upon the streets of the city any taxicab without first having procured a license therefor from the city as hereinafter provided.
(Prior Code, § 42-695)