A. The license for any taxicab service to operate as a service for hire in the city may be revoked by the city manager for the following reasons:
1. For failure of a driver to be properly licensed, as provided by the provisions of this chapter or applicable Oklahoma state law;
2. If any vehicle is found to be unsuitable to be operated on the roads of the state of Oklahoma, or the city, unless repairs are made sufficient to cure same within ten (10) days with the taxicab being held out of service during the repair time, and if repairs are made, proof of same must be submitted to the city for review and inspection;
3. Whenever it shall appear upon investigation by the city manager that the license issued hereunder has been obtained by misrepresentation, or that the owner has permitted such vehicle to be used for immoral purposes, or that a vehicle operated by the taxicab service has become unsafe for transportation of persons;
4. For any other violation of this chapter, or a violation of this code or laws of the state of Oklahoma if such violation causes a risk to the public health, welfare or safety.
B. The taxicab service provider may file an appeal corresponding any revocation with the city council, which appeal must be filed within ten (10) days of the revocation or such appeal right shall be deemed to have expired. If an appeal is filed, the city council shall set and hold a public hearing on the matter within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of the appeal, or as soon as possible if not set within thirty (30) days. The revocation shall remain in place pending the appeal.
C. The final revocation of a license shall operate to revoke the right of the taxicab service to operate within the city. When a license has been revoked no license shall thereafter be issued to such owners or any related entity for a period of twelve (12) months. (Ord. 523, 9-21-2004)