Chapter 18 Public Transportation

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P UBLIC T RANSPORTATION § 18-37.8 Section 18-37.8. Soiling of taxicab. A taxicab driver may require a passenger for hire, whose condition may be likely to soil the seats of the taxicab, to sit upon protective material furnished by such driver. Upon noncompliance with the request, the taxicab driver may refuse to transport such passenger. (1990, ord 90-19, sec 22.)18-37.8 Section 18-37.9. Condition of taxicabs. No vehicle shall be operated as a taxicab unless it is in a reasonably clean and safe condition inside, so as not to damage the person, clothing or possessions of a passenger. The vehicle’s exterior shall be reasonably clean and shall be essentially free from cracks, breaks and major dents. It shall be painted to provide adequate protection and appearance. Each operating wheel shall be equipped with hub caps, wheel covers, or other suitable covering. Repairs done to comply with this section shall be done within a reasonable time based on availability of parts and labor. (1990, ord 90-19, sec 23; am 2008, ord 08-107, sec 6.)18-37.9 Section 18-37.10. Taxi sign. A taxicab shall be identified with a sign (which may be a dome light sign) on the roof of the taxicab. The name of the individual owning or operating the taxicab or the name of the firm shall be shown on the front of the sign and it will be optional to place either the name or telephone number of such individual or firm on the rear of the sign. Except as provided in this article, the type, design, and placement of the sign shall be as specified by the director of public works of the County of Hawai‘i. The sign may be a detachable type so that it may be removed when the vehicle is not used for taxicab purposes. 18-37.10 (1990, ord 90-19, sec 24; am 2001, ord 01-108, sec 1; am 2008, ord 08-107, sec 7.) Section 18-37.11. Taxicab control numbers. No person may operate a taxicab unless the taxicab is clearly identified and marked as prescribed herein with a taxicab control number assigned by the director of finance. The taxicab control number shall be prominently posted on the exterior surfaces of the front and rear bumpers of the taxicab. The taxicab control number posted on the taxicab as prescribed herein may be either painted onto the surfaces or be comprised of decals provided by the taxicab company owner, or operator, and shall conform to such other requirements or specifications as the director of finance may prescribe by rule. (1990, ord 90-19, sec 25.)18-37.11 Section 18-37.12. Trip route. No operator of a taxicab may transport a passenger except to the requested destination by the most direct or economical route unless specifically instructed or agreed to by the passenger. (1990, ord 90-19, sec 26.)18-37.12 18-17