(A) Direct routes. Any driver employed to transport passengers to a definite point shall take the most direct route possible which will carry the passenger to his destination safely and expeditiously.
(B) Receipts. Every driver, upon request, shall give a correct receipt upon the payment of the correct fare.
(C) Refusal to pay fare. It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to pay the lawful fare of any taxicab or rent car regulated by this chapter after employing or hiring such vehicle, and any person so doing shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(D) Number of passengers. No driver of any taxicab or rent car shall accept, take into his vehicle, or transport any larger number of passengers than the rated seating capacity of his vehicle; provided, however, children under 12 years of age with an adult escort may be taken in addition thereto.
(E) Found property. Property of value left in any taxicab or rent car by a passenger shall be forthwith reported by the owner of the licensed vehicle to the Chief of Police.
(I) Obedience to safety officers. The driver of any taxicab or rent car regulated by this chapter shall promptly obey all orders or instructions of any police officer or fireman.
(G) Use of stands. No driver shall stand, while awaiting employment, at any place other than at a duly designated taxicab or rent car stand.
(H) Rights of passengers. Any person engaging a taxicab shall have the exclusive right to the full use of the rear seat of the taxicab. While so engaged, no owner or driver shall solicit or carry additional passengers without obtaining the consent of the person first engaging such vehicle.
(I) Radio communication. Each driver shall maintain two-way radio communication with his dispatcher and shall utilize such equipment pursuant to the Federal Communication Commission's standards and requirements.
('66 Code, § 5-12.19) (Ord. 315-C-S, passed 6-10-76) Penalty, see §§ 1-2.01 et seq.