§ 27-47. Additional permit for taxicab for handicapped.

(a)

In addition to the taxicab permits authorized in section 27-45, each company holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the city may obtain one (1) additional permit to operate a taxicab specifically designed and constructed as a taxicab to transport the handicapped, which permit shall be identified as a "permit for taxicab for handicapped." Unless otherwise specifically provided, such taxicab for the handicapped shall be subject to all regulations and requirements of this chapter applicable to regular taxicabs.

(b)

A special fee of two dollars ($2.00) may be charged for transporting handicapped persons in such specially designed taxicabs over and above the regular taxicab fares established by ordinance.

(c)

It shall be unlawful to place or use the permit authorized in this section or any tag issued in connection therewith on any regular taxicab, and such use shall be grounds for revocation of the certificate of public convenience and necessity of the company violating this provision.

(Code 1953, § 42-12; Ord. No. C-73-136, § 2, 12-18-73)