(A) The rates of fare to be charged by taxicabs and/or transportation companies operating in the city shall be provided in writing to the Service Director, on a form created, approved and published by the city, at least 30 days prior to the implementation of those rates.
(B) The rates of fare provided to the city shall be conspicuously posted within the taxicab or transportation vehicle and all meters within the taxicab or transportation vehicle shall be programmed for the rates of fare previously provided to the city, pursuant to division (a) of this section.
(1) Rates of fare established by taxicab companies shall be effective 30 days following written notice of such new fares delivered to the Service Director or after all taximeters have been programmed for the new rates of fare and the new rates of fare have been conspicuously posted in all taxicab vehicles, whichever occurs later.
(2) Rates of fare established by taxicab companies shall be accurately metered by all taxicab vehicles, except, if the taxicab company or transportation company only provides pre-arranged, fixed rates of fare, to specific locations, taximeters in their vehicles are not required. The city, or an agent or independent contractor acting on behalf of the city, shall certify the accuracy of the taximeters in all taxicabs.
(3) Rates of fare established by taxicab companies or transportation companies may be based on different rate schedules in effect during specified days of the week or hours of the day, or both; provided each of such different schedule of rates is metered and the meter at all times conspicuously displays the schedule of rates being recorded and charged to passengers. Taxicab companies and transportation companies may also publish and charge predetermined fixed rates of fare for travel to specifically identified locations or areas.
(C) Any taxicab or transportation company providing services within the city shall provide to passengers, upon request, dated and signed receipt for services rendered. In the event a transportation company receives advance payment from passenger(s), the company shall provide a dated and signed receipt that specifies all the material terms, conditions, rates and fares of the transportation service to be provided during such future purchase and upon request, both the date and driver’s identity on such receipt after each trip is concluded. A transportation company may not solicit, either directly or indirectly, additional compensation for the services.
(Prior Code, § 850.02) (Ord. 2013-28, passed 2-11-2014; Ord. 2014-07, passed 7-8-2014)