Ordinance 2880-05 - Laserfiche WebLink

E. Rates must be established for: 1. Initial drop on all trips, including the first increment of a mile of travel; and 2. Distance based on uniform increments as prescribed by the city clerk. F. Discount Rates. All discounts on fares must be filed with the city clerk setting forth the conditions that must be met to qualify for the discount. All discounts must be expressed as a percentage discount of the filed rate. G. Contract Rates. The rates specified in this section for taxicabs and for -hire vehicles shall not apply to transportation of persons provided pursuant to a written contract which establishes a fare at a different rate for specified transportation which has been entered into prior to the passenger's request for transportation and has been approved by the city clerk; provided, that no contract may include any provision(s) the effect of which is to directly or indirectly require exclusive use of the transportation services of the contracting taxicab or for -hire vehicle. The contract shall not exceed one year. Section 2: Section 19 of Ordinance No. 2297-98 (EMC 5.68.1800), which reads as follows: For -hire driver's license — Qualifications. A. The operation of a for -hire vehicle business is a privilege, not a right. An applicant or licensee's ability to satisfy stated criteria for a for -hire vehicle business license does not create a right to a for -hire driver's license. B. A for -hire driver's license will be denied unless the applicant possesses the following qualifications: 1. Must be at least eighteen years of age; 2. Must possess a valid state of Washington motor vehicle operator's license; 3. Must be able to read, speak and write the English language; 4. Must be free from any infirmity of the body or mind which would render the applicant unfit for safe operation of a motor vehicle; 5. Must not be found to be addicted to the use of intoxicating liquor, dangerous drugs or narcotics within two years of the date of application; 6. Must have submitted to a medical examination at the applicant's expense by a licensed physician and filed with the city clerk a certificate from said physician certifying his fitness as a for -hire driver. Such examination shall be required at least every four years but not for renewals of such license; provided, however, the city clerk may at any time at her/his discretion require any licensee to be so examined and to secure such a certificate or renewal thereof, any applicant who fails to pass a satisfactory medical examination may be re-examined after thirty days from the date of original examination, and if following such re-examination the certificate herein required is issued, the applicant may be licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter provided all other requirements are met;