An application for a taxicab driver's license shall be filed with the city clerk on forms provided by the city and such application shall be verified under oath and shall contain the following information:
A. The names and addresses of four residents of the city who have known the applicant for a period of one year and who will vouch for the sobriety, honesty and general good character of the applicant;
B. The experience of the applicant in the transportation of passengers;
C. The educational background of the applicant;
D. A concise history of his employment. (Prior code § 22-3-2)