§ 31.255. Conduct of taxicab operators.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any operator to conduct himself in a disrespectful or contemptuous manner toward any person, or to use abusive or profane language while so occupied or in charge of such vehicle.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any operator to solicit by word, gesture or otherwise, the patronage of any person upon any public street or place in the City.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for any operator to seek employment by repeatedly and persistently driving his or her taxicab about the streets of the City or otherwise interfering with the proper and orderly access to or egress from any theater, hotel or other place of public gathering.

(d)

Operators shall be obligated to render reasonable aid to any person who suffers injury or illness while a passenger of a taxicab operated by the operator.

(e)

It shall be unlawful for any operator to use, possess or be under the influence of any controlled substance, cannabis or intoxicating compound when operating a taxicab.

(f)

It shall be unlawful for any operator to violate any provision of this Article.

(Ord. 11-2005 § 2 (part))