Appendix 7:153. Taxicab Company License.

(1)

Application. An application for a Taxicab company license shall be made pursuant to regulations adopted by the Transportation Commission and on forms approved by the Transportation Commission.

(2)

Issuance of Taxicab company license. A Taxicab company license will be issued by the City Administrator after the following conditions are met:

(a)

The company has submitted a complete application as defined by this chapter and the regulations and has paid the applicable fee.

(b)

The applicant satisfies the requirements in the regulations that demonstrate sufficient experience and resources to provide Taxicab services to residents of the City of Ann Arbor.

(c)

The Transportation Commission has approved the application.

(3)

Expiration of Taxicab company license. A Taxicab company license is valid for 10 years from the date of approval by the Transportation Commission.

(4)

Change in ownership. If there is a change in the ownership or primary contact for a company, the City shall be notified of the change within 30 days.

(5)

Suspension/Revocation.

(a)

If a licensed Taxicab company discontinues services within the City of Ann Arbor for 45 consecutive days, the City Administrator may request the Transportation Commission revoke the company license at its next regularly scheduled meeting. A company with a revoked license may re-apply for a new company license after 1 year from date of the revocation.

(b)

In the event a company has a driver or drivers with recurring issues related to threatening or unprofessional behavior and the Transportation Commission determines that the company is either unwilling or unable to address the issues, the Transportation Commission may suspend or revoke the company license.

(Ord. No. 9-07, § 2, 4-16-07; Ord. No. 11-18, § 2, 11-11-11; Ord. No. 16-26, § 1, 11-21-16)