(a) Operating permit. All applications for an operating permit shall be submitted by the owner. The applicant shall file with the chief a sworn application, in duplicate, on forms provided by the chief. If the applicant desires an operating permit for more than one taxicab, such application may be made on one form and shall provide supporting information for each taxicab for which an operating permit is desired. If the applicant is a corporation, then the information requested about the applicant shall also be provided about each officer, director and about each stockholder owning 20 percent or more of the outstanding stock. If the applicant is a limited liability company, such information shall be provided about its managers and each of its members. If the operator is a partnership, such information shall be provided about each of its partners. The application must contain the following information:
(1) Information reasonably necessary to identify the applicant. If the applicant is a corporation or a limited liability company, the application shall include a certified copy of the articles of incorporation or organization, as the case may be.
(2) Description of the experience of the applicant in the transportation of passengers for hire.
(3) Description of any unpaid or unbonded judgments of record against the applicant, including the title of all actions, the amount of each judgment and judgment docket reference information.
(4) Court records of the applicant and of any person who functions as a general manager. Fingerprints of the applicant shall be submitted so a fingerprint check can be made.
(5) An accurate and complete description of the proposed or actual taxicab operation and any other information necessary in order for the chief to evaluate the applicant's ability to provide and maintain taxicab service as required under this chapter.
(6) Information concerning each taxicab for which an operating permit is sought, as follows:
a. Full name, address and phone number of the taxicab owner;
b. Full description of the vehicle, including make, type, year of manufacture, state license number, engine and serial number, cab number, color scheme, lettering and marks, and its seating capacity exclusive of the driver;
c. Proof of financial responsibility for each taxicab;
d. Description of all liens, mortgages, and other encumbrances on the taxicab, and lienholder, amount and character thereof;
e. Such other information, evidence and documents, as the chief may require to assure that the requirements of this chapter have been or will be met.
(b) Driver's permit. All applicants for a driver's permit shall file with the chief a sworn application, in duplicate, on forms provided by the chief which shall require submission of such information as may be needed by the chief to conduct a background investigation on the applicant. By submitting an application for a driver's permit, applicants agree that they accept the town's taxicab driver's dress code. Applicants agree to be clean and neat in appearance and not wear flip-flops or sandals, tank or T shirts, or shorts while on duty as a taxicab driver. All applications shall provide the following information:
(1) Applicant's full name, age, date of birth, place of birth, business and home address and phone numbers, state driver's license number and a physical description, including height, weight, sex, race, color of eyes and hair, complexion, and body and facial marks, if any;
(2) The length of time the applicant has resided in the town and in the state, and citizenship information;
(3) A current health certificate issued by the health department, or by a licensed physician, within the previous 12 months stating that the applicant has no impairments that would endanger the life of any passenger riding in the taxicab;
(4) Applicant's employment history for the previous ten years and previous experience driving taxicabs and other vehicles for hire;
(5) Applicant's court and driving records;
(6) Two copies of a photograph taken within the previous six months and a completed fingerprint card;
(7) A letter of introduction from the operator who proposes to hire the driver, if any, and affidavits of good character from two reputable citizens who have personal knowledge of the applicant.
(Code 1982, § 18-6; Ord. No. 98-022, 12-10-1998; Ord. No. 2015-Code-002, 6-25-2015)