[R.O. 2011 § 645.400; R.O. 2009
§ 120.80; Ord. No. 08-172, 8-21-2008]
For the purpose of this Article,
the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates
or requires a different meaning.
Any multi-wheeled, hooded or unhooded vehicle that is propelled
by human power through the use of a belt, chain or gears and is used
to transport one (1) or more passengers on City streets.
Any person, partnership, corporation, association or other
organization licensed by the City to make themselves available for
hire to transport passengers by means of one (1) or more than one
(1) pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw.
Any person who transports one (1) or more passengers in a
pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw for hire on City streets.
Any multi-wheeled, hooded or unhooded vehicle that is propelled
by human power through the use of a belt, chain or gears and is used
to transport one (1) or more passengers on City streets.
The portion of the curb designated by the Department of Public
Works for loading and unloading of passengers for pedal cabs, bicycle
taxis or rickshaws.
Any two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by human power
only and is used to transport one (1) or more passengers on City streets.
[R.O. 2011 § 645.410; R.O. 2009
§ 120.81; Ord. No. 08-172, 8-21-2008]
A.
Application for pedal cab/bicycle taxi/rickshaw
licenses shall be made in writing, signed and sworn to by the applicant
or if applicant is a corporation, by its duly authorized agent, upon
forms provided by the Department of Finance. The application shall
contain the full name and residence address of the applicant; place
of business; the business telephone number of the applicant; and the
manufacturer's name, model, length of time in use, seating capacity
and type of brake system of the vehicle which applicant will use.
B.
Pedal cab/bicycle taxi/rickshaw licenses shall be renewable annually. For each pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw licensed under this Article, the applicant shall pay the amount stated in Section 150.030.
[Ord. No. 22-168, 12-20-2022]
C.
If the application and all other statements
and documents required to be filed with the application have been
properly executed, the applicant is qualified to pursue this occupation
and the pedal cabs, bicycle taxis or rickshaws are in safe and proper
condition, a license will be issued for each pedal cab, bicycle taxi
or rickshaw applied for to terminate on December 31 following the
date of issuance. A pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw license may
not be applied for by, nor may a license be issued to, any person
other than the owner of the pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw.
D.
Every pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw
licensee shall carry liability and property damage insurance and,
if required, Workmen's Compensation insurance with an insurer authorized
to transact business in the State and qualified to assume the risk
or the amounts hereinafter set forth under the laws of the State,
to secure payment of any loss or damage resulting from any occurrence
arising out of or caused by the operation or use of any of the licensee's
pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw. The liability insurance policy
or contract may cover one (1) or more pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw
but each pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw shall be insured for
property damage and for injuries or death for the sum of at least
three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) per individual and one
million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence.
[R.O. 2011 § 645.420; R.O. 2009
§ 120.82; Ord. No. 08-172, 8-21-2008]
A.
A licensee shall at all times permit inspection
of any pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw and any facilities used
by the licensee in the course of operating the pedal cab, bicycle
taxi or rickshaw.
B.
All pedal cabs, bicycle taxis and rickshaws
must be equipped with lights visible from the front, side and rear,
an approved brake system and rubber tires. All pedal cabs, bicycle
taxis and rickshaws shall comply with applicable State law and this
Code of Ordinances, including traffic laws.
C.
All pedal cab, bicycle taxi or rickshaw
stands shall be maintained clean and free of litter by the operator.
[R.O. 2011 § 645.430; R.O. 2009
§ 120.83; Ord. No. 08-172, 8-21-2008]
Pedal cabs, bicycle taxis or rickshaws
shall be operated only in areas where the posted speed limit does
not exceed forty-five (45) miles per hour.
[R.O. 2011 § 645.440; R.O. 2009
§ 120.84; Ord. No. 08-172, 8-21-2008]
The Director of Public Works is authorized
to determine the location of designated pedal cab, bicycle taxi or
rickshaw stands and shall place and maintain appropriate signs indicating
the same.
