(a) Jitneys may operate unscheduled service along prescribed routes or within specified local neighborhoods throughout the City, but may not pick up passengers in the central business district, as described by rule and regulation, nor shall they pick up passengers at O'Hare International Airport, Midway International Airport, Navy Pier, McCormick Place, or any other area frequented by taxicabs licensed under 9-112 of this Code as determined by rules promulgated by the Commissioner.
(b) The Commissioner or any alderman may initiate a public hearing to determine whether the public safety and convenience would best be served by the prohibition of jitney service along any proposed route or within any proposed neighborhood. Before any public hearing may be held, the Commissioner shall give at least 45 days public notice. The Commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations to govern any public hearing held pursuant to this section.
(Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 31925, Art. VI, § 7)
Editor's note – Formerly § 9-114-390.