Columbia Vehicle and driver appearance ordinance (§ 28-104)
Chapter 28: Vehicles for Hire · Article IV. Taxicabs and Limousines
(a) Every permit holder shall maintain his vehicles in a clean serviceable condition and in adequate repair. All permitted vehicles, except minivans, shall have two (2) doors affording direct entrance and exit to and from the passenger compartment. The interior of each vehicle shall be cleaned and vacuumed at the beginning of each driver's shift and shall be maintained in a clean condition, free of foreign matter and offensive odors. There shall be no litter in the vehicle or trunk and the seats shall be kept clean and without holes or large wear spots. The exterior of each vehicle shall be washed at least once each week.
(b) While on duty, all drivers governed by this article must be neat and clean in dress and person.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 28-104
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.