Columbia Commercial use by taxis; permit issuance ordinance (§ 3-42)

(a) The manager is hereby authorized to designate an area for the exclusive use of taxis, and to limit the solicitation of business by operators and owners of such vehicles to that area. (b)

Operating permits for each taxi may be issued by the manager for a period not to exceed one (1) calendar year upon a showing that:

(1) Each taxi is licensed by a city, when required.

(2) Each taxi is clearly and permanently marked as a taxi and has an approved meter and a functioning two-way radio with communications to a base station that is capable of summoning emergency aid.

(3) Each person operating a taxi does possess a valid chauffeur's license issued by the State of Missouri.

(c) A fee may be charged for such permit as set forth in the airport rules and regulations.