6.33 - Taxicabs
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Section 6.33: Taxicabs
Subdivision 1. Definitions
Unless the context otherwise clearly indicates, the following terms, as used in this
Section, shall have the meanings given them in this Section:
Source: Ordinance No. 251, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 6.14.01
A. Taxicab: means any motor vehicle as defined in Minnesota Statutes 169.01
engaged in carrying of persons for hire, whether over a fixed route or not,
and whether the motor vehicle is operated from a street stand, or subject to
call from a garage, or otherwise operated for hire. The term shall not include
motor vehicles subject to control and regulation by the State Public Service
Commission, motor vehicles regularly used by undertakers in carrying on
their business, or motor vehicles hired on an hourly basis.
B. Taxicab Driver: means any person who drives a taxicab.
C. Street: means any street, alley, avenue, court, bridge, land or public place
or highway in the City.
Source: Ordinance No. 251A, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 1-17.02
Subdivision 2. Taxicab License Required
No person shall operate a taxicab within the City without displaying a valid taxicab
license decal duly issued by the City of Bloomington, or the Metropolitan Airports
Commission and without complying with the requirements of said issuing authority
(and providing proof thereof) regarding driver qualifications, insurance, vehicle
safety and vehicle inspections.
Subdivision 3. Taxicab Driver's License Required
No person shall drive a taxicab within the City without possessing a valid taxicab
driver's license duly issued by the City of Bloomington, or the Metropolitan Airports
Commission.
Subdivision 4. Designation
Each taxicab required to be licensed by this Section shall bear signs identifying the
vehicle as a taxicab. Such signs shall be on the exterior of the vehicle and shall be
visible from each side of the vehicle.
Subdivision 5. Exemption
Any taxicab driver licensed to operate in another City may carry passengers from
the City where licensed to any place or point within the City and may freely travel
upon the streets without being licensed in accordance with this Section, provided
that the taxicab driver shall not be permitted to solicit business or pick up
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passengers within the City unless the taxicab and the taxicab driver are licensed as
required by this Section.
Source: Ordinance No. 251, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 6-14-01
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