(A) Every taxicab owner or operator shall make an inspection, at least once each week, of all taxicabs owned and/or operated by him or her, and shall keep all taxicabs in proper repair and sanitary condition at all times.
(B) Any taxicab found by the owner and/or operator to be unsafe or unsanitary shall have the repairs and alterations made as may be necessary and the owner or operator shall not operate or permit to be operated any taxicab that is unsafe or unsanitary.
(`86 Code, § 19-101)