The operation of taxicabs and vehicles for hire upon the streets of the city shall be subject to the conditions, regulations and restrictions set forth in this article. It shall be unlawful to operate or cause to be operated within the city any taxicab or vehicle for hire unless a certificate of public convenience and necessity has been issued to the owner thereof and unless the conditions, regulations and restrictions set forth and prescribed in this article have been complied with.
(1989 Code, § 7-327) Penalty, see §§ 7-390 et seq.