Except as may otherwise be permitted in this chapter, it is unlawful for any Taxicab Company or Driver that is Substantially Located in the city to operate a taxicab or solicit passengers for transportation in a taxicab within the City unless the following conditions have been met:
.010 A franchise therefor has first been granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and such franchise is in full force and effect; and
.020 A written acceptance of the franchise has been timely executed by the grantee as provided in Section 1403 of the City Charter.
.030 This chapter shall not apply to limousine or livery vehicles displaying the identification specified in Cal. Vehicle Code § 5011.5 available to members of the public by any person or vehicles designed to transport more than eight (8) passengers, excluding the driver. (Ord. 5765 § 1; April 24, 2001: Ord. 6456 § 1 (part); January 15, 2019.)