§ 37-48. Refusal to convey passengers.
(a)
While operating a taxicab, a driver shall not refuse to convey a person who requests service unless:
(1)
The person is disorderly;
(2)
The driver is engaged in answering a previous request for service;
(3)
The driver has reason to believe that the person is engaged in unlawful conduct;
(4)
The driver is in fear of his personal safety or that of the automobile; or
(5)
The person or address is known to the driver or holder as a nonpayee or bad address.
(b)
While operating a taxicab, a driver shall not refuse service requested by a radio dispatch when the location for pick up is within a reasonable distance from the location of the taxicab.
(Ord. No. 5009, § 1, 8-14-86)