A. Prior to obtaining or renewing a taxicab driver permit, all applicants shall take and pass a city taxicab drivers test that evaluates the applicant's knowledge of city topography and applicable regulations, as well as the applicant's ability to speak and understand directions in English. The director shall establish the method of testing, the contents of the test, and the score required to pass.
B. In addition to any of the penalties and remedies set forth in Section 5.136.070, the director may require any taxicab driver who violates a provision of this chapter to take and pass a city taxicab drivers test described in subsection A. Notice shall be given to the permittee and to the taxicab fleet association to which the permittee is registered. Notice is effective upon depositing the notice in the U.S. mail first class postage prepaid addressed to the permittee and the taxicab fleet association at the last addresses on record with the director. The driver shall take the test within seven days after the director gives notice of the requirement. (Ord. 2014-0019 § 5)