§ 37-48. Refusal to convey passengers.

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(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)

                    
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