No person, association of persons, firm or corporation shall carry on or engage in the business of operating taxicabs or automobiles or other vehicles for the transportation of persons, for hire, on and over the streets, avenues, and other public places in the City until such person, association of persons, firm or corporation has obtained a license to do so. The license issued shall be effective for one year, and shall be issued by the Mayor on the payment of five dollars ($5.00) for each vehicle, up to and including five vehicles, and three dollars ($3.00) for each additional vehicle so operated for each year or part thereof. Each license shall be in force and effect until January 1 following the date of issuance.
(Ord. 157-10. Passed 6-4-01.)