(a) An operating authority shall maintain for all non-motorized passenger transport vehicles operating under its permit, and a driver shall maintain for the non-motorized passenger transport vehicle he is driving for hire, the following equipment in good condition:
(1) head-lights;
(2) tail-lights;
(3) flashing lights;
(4) a braking system approved by the director;
(5) rubber on all wheels;
(6) a “slow moving vehicle” sign attached to the rear of the vehicle;
(7) evidence of insurance required by Division 5 of Article II of this chapter;
(8) the company name and a unit number conspicuously located on the rear of the vehicle in letters not less than two inches high;
(9) a vehicle permit or temporary permit placed in a manner and location approved by the director;
(10) any other equipment required to comply with all applicable federal and state laws; and
(11) any other special equipment that the director determines to be necessary for the service to be operated.
(b) An operating authority and driver shall, at all times, keep each non-motorized passenger transport vehicle clean and free of refuse and in safe operating condition.
(c) A non-motorized passenger transport vehicle must not have any cracks, broken or missing parts, or other visible damage. All wheels must be firmly attached to the hub of a vehicle and all springs, axles, and supporting structures of each vehicle must be intact. (Ord. 29596)