It is unlawful for any person to operate a taxi service within the City without a valid taxi license issued under this chapter. A taxi operated principally in other cities and licensed thereby that uses the streets of the City only temporarily and on isolated occasions need not have or obtain a license under this chapter.
1. Taxi License Application. A taxi operator shall apply in writing to the City for a license for each taxi. The application shall include:
A. The name and residential and business addresses of the operator;
B. The experience of the operator in the transportation of passengers;
C. The operator’s record of convictions of misdemeanors and/or felonies, including moving and nonmoving traffic violations;
D. The make, model, year, vehicle identification number, and State license plate number of each taxi;
E. A copy of the fare rate card.
2. Taxi Driver License Application. No taxi licensed by the City shall be driven at any time for hire unless the driver of such vehicle shall have first obtained and shall have then in force a taxi driver license issued by the City. The application shall include:
A. The name and address of the person;
B. The experience of the person in the transportation of passengers;
C. The person’s record of convictions of misdemeanors and/or felonies, including moving and nonmoving traffic violations;
D. Currently valid Iowa chauffeur’s license.