A. If the city commission finds that further taxicab service in the city is required by the public convenience and necessity and that the applicant is fit, willing and able to perform such public transportation and to conform to the provisions of this chapter and the rules promulgated by the chief of police, then the city commission shall issue a certificate stating the name and address of the applicant, the number of vehicles authorized under such certificate and the date of issuance. Otherwise, the application shall be denied.
B. In making the findings as described in subsection A, the city commission shall take into consideration the number of taxicabs already in operation, whether existing transportation is adequate to meet the public need, the probable effect of increased service on local traffic conditions and the character, experience and responsibility of the applicant. (Prior code §§ 22-2-4, 22-2-5)