§ 27-37. Same—Application.

(a)

Application shall be made in writing to the mayor by each person who desires to engage in the taxicab business in the city. Such application shall set forth the facts upon which the application is based, including a concise statement of the experience of the applicant in such business, a financial statement of the applicant and the number of vehicles the applicant desires to operate. If such applicant is an individual and desires to personally drive such a vehicle, he shall also file an application for a driver's authorization under the provisions of this division.

(b)

When a person shall apply to the mayor and board of aldermen for a permit to operate or engage in the taxicab business in the city, the application shall set forth the fact that the person has made application and obtained a permit from the Federal Communications Commission to operate a two-way radio system in the city. No permit shall be granted by the mayor and board of aldermen to any person to operate a taxicab for hire in the city which is not equipped with a two-way radio system for each of their vehicles.

(Ord. of 5-22-50, § 2(a); Ord. of 8-2-55, §§ 1, 2)