It is the policy of the city of Dallas to promote safety and quality in transportation-for-hire services in the city. The purpose of these regulations is to:
(1) protect the public health and safety;
(2) promote the public convenience and necessity;
(3) ensure that transportation-for-hire is a viable component of the public transportation system;
(4) ensure public safety and consumer protection by regulating transportation-for-hire operating authorities, drivers, and vehicles;
(5) allow different modes of transportation- for-hire to compete directly with each other; and
(6) allow consumers to select the type of transportation-for-hire they prefer to use. (Ord. 29596)