§ 15-395. Schedule of fares.

(a)

All permitted taxicab drivers shall charge the following schedule of fares:

(1)

To the first one-eighth ( 1/8 ) of a mile—Two dollars twenty-five cents ($2.25);

(2)

Each additional one-eighth mile( 1/8 )—Twenty-five cents ($.25);

(3)

Waiting time—Twenty-one dollars ($21.00) per hour; and

(4)

For each additional passenger in excess of one riding in the vehicle on the same trip—One dollar ($1.00) per extra person. Children under five (5) years of age shall not be charged the extra person fee, and only one (1) child over the age of five (5) in the company of an adult may be charged the extra person fee.

(b)

All taxicab drivers permitted under this article shall have the right to charge a six dollar ($6.00) charge if the meter is not utilized.

(c)

Taximeters shall be calibrated by the permitted taxicab driver or taxicab company to calculate the fares in accordance with the schedule set forth in this section. The permit holder shall install lead and wire seals to the taximeter once it is calibrated so that no adjustments, alterations or replacements may be made to the taximeter that affects in any way its accuracy or indications.

(Ord. No. 29-03, Pt. I, 10-28-03; Ord. No. 05-15, Pt. I, 9-13-05)