A. The city council by resolution, may establish maximum and minimum rates of fare charged to the public for use of taxicabs or vehicles for hire, or for any services incidental thereto.
B. Each business permit holder shall establish rates for the individual business. The schedule of rates for each business shall be filed with the city fifteen (15) days prior to becoming effective. Rates shall apply to any trip when the taxicab is registered with the city pursuant to this chapter, and either picks up or discharges a fare within the city.
C. The rates in Section 5.48.220(B) shall be indicated in the following manner:
1. First one-half mile;
2. Each additional one-tenth mile;
3. Each per minute waiting charge;
4. All other specific incidental charges.
D. The fare schedule may not be applied if any trip exceeds twenty (20) miles and the taxicab driver and customer negotiate a flat fee. (Ord. 9517 § 1 (part), 1995: prior code § 6571)