It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation licensed under the provisions of this chapter to conspire among themselves or with other persons to fix or control rates for taxicab hire within the village. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for free and uncontrolled rates, except as to maximum rates set by the village, and any scheme, device or other subterfuge employed by any licensee to evade this purpose shall be deemed to be in violation of this chapter and grounds for revocation or suspension. (Ord. 0-91-55, 12-16-1991)