(A) All fares or charges for the use of taxicabs shall be determined by the taximeter rate, hourly rate, or the special trip rate and by no other method.
(1) The taximeter fares shall be computed by a taximeter and shall not exceed the following schedule.
For one to five passengers
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For the first 1/7 mile | $0.85 |
For each additional 2/7 mile | $0.20 |
For every two minutes waiting time | $0.20 |
(2) Hourly rate: the hourly rate for all trips engaged at an hourly rate shall be $6 per hour.
(3) Special trip rate: the special trip rate shall be a temporary rate, used only with the approval of the Mayor, for trips to and from points of general public gatherings. The rate shall not exceed $0.30 per mile per passenger. An owner desiring to use the special trip rate shall make application for its use to the Mayor. The Mayor may approve use of the trip rate for a period of time as public convenience and necessity justifies. Whenever a special trip rate is used, it shall be posted on the exterior of the taxicab.
(B) When a taxicab is not in service, the taximeter shall show no fare. When a taxicab is in service and the taximeter rate is used, the flag or indicator on the taximeter shall be lowered, and the taximeter shall be in the calculating position. On completion of taxicab service, the flag or indicator on the taximeter shall be raised, and the taximeter shall be returned to the non-calculating position, with its dial cleared.
(1) Taxicabs may not use and offer the hourly rate or the special trip rate, unless also offering the taximeter rate.
(2) The person engaging a taxicab shall have the option, at the time, of electing payment by the taximeter rate, hourly rate, or special trip rate, if authorized.
(3) If a person engaging a taxicab specifies no rate, the taximeter rate shall be used. If the person shall designate a place of public gathering to which a special trip rate has been authorized as the destination, and if a special trip rate, authorized and applicable, is posted on the exterior of the taxicab, the special trip rate shall apply.
(1967 Code, § 112.15) (Ord. O-23-42, passed 6-8-1942; Ord. O-19-75, passed 10-13-1975; Ord. O-21-77, passed 12-27-1977) Penalty, see § 112.99