(A) It shall be unlawful for any driver to operate any motorbus for the transportation of persons for compensation over a regular and defined route in the city unless a permit and license have been secured by the owner of such motorbus as provided in §§ 5.32.030 through 5.32.080, and unless a driver's permit to operate such motorbus has been secured as provided in this section. Before any such driver's permit is granted, the applicant shall file with the Council a verified application in writing, on a form furnished by the Council, giving the name of the owner of the car he or she proposes to drive, a brief description of such car, and such additional information as the Council may require. The Council shall grant a driver's permit to any such applicant who has complied with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted by the Council, and who has satisfied the Council that he or she is a competent and safe driver of the class and type of motorbus he or she proposes to drive. Every such permit so granted shall be filed with the City Clerk, and upon payment of the sum of $1 to the City Clerk there shall be issued to the holder of the driver's permit a metal badge of such shape and size and bearing such legend as the Council prescribes.
(B) Any driver desiring to discontinue his right to operate a motorbus shall be entitled to a refund of $1 upon surrendering the metal badge issued to him by the City Clerk. Such driver's permit, upon the refund being made, shall be revoked.
(`83 Code, § 5.32.090)