§ 12-196. Refusal to convey passengers.

(a)

While operating a taxicab, a driver shall not refuse to convey a person who requests service unless:

(1)

The person is disorderly;

(2)

The driver is engaged in answering a previous request for service;

(3)

The driver has reason to believe that the person is engaged in unlawful conduct; or

(4)

The driver is in fear of his personal safety.

(b)

While operating a taxicab, a driver shall not refuse service requested by a radio dispatch when the location for pick up is within a reasonable distance from the location of the taxicab.

(Code 1982, § 15-120; Ord. No. 01-39, § 1, 8-6-2001)