(a) Except as provided in division (f) of this section, the maximum rates of fare for gasoline fueled or propane fueled taxicabs, including sales tax, shall be as follows:
(1) For the first one-eighth (1/8) mile or fraction thereof, two dollars and seventy-five cents ($2.75).
(2) For each additional one-eighth (1/8) mile or fraction thereof, twenty-eight cents ($0.28).
(b) Waiting Time or Traffic Delay Charge. The rate for waiting or traffic delay shall be eighteen dollars ($18.00) per hour except for coaches hired at the hourly rate.
(c) Charge for More than Four (4) Passengers. The rate for carrying more than four (4) passengers shall be an additional one dollar ($1.00) per person for each passenger over twelve (12) years of age.
(d) Hourly Rate. On request of passengers, public hacks may accept employment where the fare may be computed on an hourly rental. When a public hack is so employed, the fare to be charged shall be computed from the time of leaving the nearest station of the owner to the time of returning to the nearest station from the point of dismissal.
(e) Receipt to Be Given. On request of a passenger, the owner, driver, chauffeur or other person in charge or control of a public hack shall provide a receipt to the person paying for the hire of the same at the time of payment. The form of the receipt shall be prescribed and approved by the Commissioner of Assessments and Licenses, and shall contain in legible type or writing, the name of the owner, the City license number, the driver's City license number and other items for which a charge is made, the total amount paid, and the date of payment.
(f) Rates of Fare from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The following maximum rates of fare apply to gasoline fueled, compressed natural gas or propane fueled taxicabs which are transporting passengers from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to another location. These rates of fare include metered rates, taxicab operating cost recovery, fuel surcharges and depreciation, sales tax, and applicable fees, and shall be as follows:
(1) Rates from the Airport are as follows:
A. 0 to 5 miles: $13.50
B. 6 to 10 miles: $24.50
C. 11 to 15 miles: $34.50
D. 16 to 20 miles: $45.50
E. 21 to 25 miles: $56.50
F. 26 to 30 miles: $67.50
G. 31 to 35 miles: $77.50
H. 36 to 40 miles: $88.50
I. 41 miles: $99.50, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 41 miles up to 55
J. 56 miles: $132.25, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 56 miles up to 70
K. 71 miles: $165.00, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 71 miles up to 85
L. 86 miles: $197.75, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 86 miles up to 100
M. 101 miles: $230.50, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 101 miles up to 115
N. 116 miles: $263.25, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 116 miles up to 130
O. 131 miles: $296.00, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 131 miles up to 145
P. 146 miles: $328.75, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 146 miles up to 160
Q. 161 miles: $361.50, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 161 miles up to 175
R. 176 miles: $394.25, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 176 miles up to 190
S. 191 miles: $427.00, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 191 miles up to 199
T. 200 miles and over: $4.00 per mile
(2) Effective April 1, 2016, the rates from the Airport are as follows:
A. 0 to 5 miles: $15.00
B. 6 to 10 miles: $26.00
C. 11 to 15 miles: $36.00
D. 16 to 20 miles: $47.00
E. 21 to 25 miles: $58.00
F. 26 to 30 miles: $69.00
G. 31 to 35 miles: $79.00
H. 36 to 40 miles: $90.00
I. 41 miles: $101.00, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 41 miles up to 55
J. 56 miles: $133.75, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 56 miles up to 70
K. 71 miles: $166.50, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 71 miles up to 85
L. 86 miles: $199.25, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 86 miles up to 100
M. 101 miles: $232.00, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 101 miles up to 115
N. 116 miles: $264.75, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 116 miles up to 130
O. 131 miles: $297.50, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 131 miles up to 145
P. 146 miles: $330.25, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 146 miles up to 160
Q. 161 miles: $363.00, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 161 miles up to 175
R. 176 miles: $395.75, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 176 miles up to 190
S. 191 miles: $428.50, plus an additional $2.00 for each mile over 191 miles up to 199
T. 200 miles and over: $4.00 per mile
(Ord. No. 1599-12. Passed 3-25-13, eff. 3-28-13)