(a) No person shall knowingly permit the operation of a taxicab unless it is equipped with the following:
(1) A light within the passenger compartment;
(2) Two-way radio or telephone service; this service shall be listed in the telephone directory assistance listings by the business name of the taxicab. It will have the capability of vehicle to base and base to vehicle communications to a person or company in a business relationship to the owner as a radio. Any system, whether or not such radio includes a base unit, should be capable of communication with a non-mobile telephone or being activated by any non-mobile telephone. All radios used in taxicabs shall be registered with the Police Department. A reasonable time for repair of the radio will be allowed provided the Fiscal Officer is notified as soon as practicable upon the determination by the owner or driver that the radio is not properly functioning. In no case shall this period of time be in excess of ten days without the approval of the Mayor.
(3) Safety or shatterproof glass in all windshields and windows;
(4) Passenger restraints such as manufacturer-installed seat belts or air bags, which may be used at the option of the passenger, numbering no fewer than the maximum occupancy of the cab;
(5) A suitable holder for the driver's identification card in a place where such card will be visible to the passengers at all times.
(b) No person shall knowingly permit the operation of any taxicab which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person or property.
(c) No person shall place any vehicle into service as a taxicab which does not have at least three doors. No vehicle which requires the movement of a seat or any portion of a seat to gain access to other seating shall be placed into service as a taxicab.
(d) No person shall allow the operation of any taxicab which does not comply with the standards established in Section 866.15.
(Ord. 973-09. Passed 4-12-10.)