No person shall drive a taxicab without first successfully completing a basic taxicab
driver orientation program approved by the chief of police, and obtaining a driver's
permit from the chief of police. The chief of police may, however, issue a temporary
or provisional permit for a period not to exceed six months during which period such
person shall successfully complete the basic taxicab orientation program. The initial
driver's permit shall last for 12 months and may be renewed thereafter annually provided
the driver attends follow-up taxicab orientation within 12 months preceding the date
of renewal. The chief of police shall prescribe a form to be used in applying for
a renewal. Each applicant for a driver's permit shall pay an initial application fee
of $25.00 and upon each request for renewal. The fee for replacement of lost, stolen
or damaged permits shall be $10.00. The fee for attendance at the basic or renewal
taxicab orientation program shall be $15.00. The permit shall be valid for the operation
of only those vehicles subject to a certificate of public convenience and necessity
issued under this article.
(Code 1978, § 19.1-32; Ord. of 7-25-12, § (2); Ord. of 8-24-16(1), § 1)
Editor's note—
Ord. of 8-24-16(1), § 1, amended § 15-186 to read as set out herein. Former § 15-186 was titled "Required."
