§ 23-90. Method of determining fare.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for a taxicab driver to operate a taxicab unless a taximeter is used to determine the fare to be charged. The taximeter is to be a meter approved by a city taxicab inspector or the chief of police designee to be used in the specific taxicab in which it is being used. It is unlawful to operate a taxicab with a taximeter that has not been approved by a city taxicab inspector or the chief of police designee for that specific taxicab. It is unlawful for a driver to operate a taxicab in which the driver knows the taximeter in the taxicab is not accurate or properly working.

(b)

For a destination that is outside the city limits, the driver shall provide the passenger(s) with a flat rate prior to transport. The rate must be agreed upon between the driver and the passenger before the trip begins. The agreement may include running the taximeter the entire trip, as opposed to a flat rate. The taximeter must be in activation while inside city limits, in the event the passenger(s) decides to terminate the trip before leaving the city.

(c)

Taxicab companies are encouraged to establish rates to area airports and other cities to help prevent inconsistent rates for these areas.

(Ord. No. 2007-23, § 6, 5-15-07)