Morrisville Code of Ordinances - publishing_20231101

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(b) A TNC driver is defined as “An individual that uses a passenger vehicle in connection with a transportation network company's online-enabled application or platform to connect with passengers in exchange for payment of a fee to the transportation network company. (8) Taxicab means every vehicle, other than rideshares (see Article III) or motor buses operating along regular routes and schedules, or between fixed termini, which shall be used for the purpose of carrying, transporting or conveying any person or persons from one place to another, for which services a fee is paid. Any taxicab parked or traveling on the streets of the town shall be subject to the provisions of this article. (9) Taxicab service means any passenger transportation service using company owned vehicles, available for hire, on call or demand over the public streets of the town where the service is not provided over a defined route but between such points and over such routes, as may be directed by the passenger(s) or person(s) hiring same, and irrespective of whether the operations extend beyond portions of the town. (Ord. No. 01-47, § 2, 8-13-01; Ord. No. 2023-6-0, 3-14-23)

Sec. 67-33. Permit required for taxicab service.

No person shall operate any taxicab service within the corporate limits of the town without first obtaining an operating permit from the town authorizing such operation.

(1) If the applicant is in compliance with this article, is of good moral character and there are no ground(s) for denial of the permit under the provisions of the article, a permit will be issued. Any applicant denied a permit shall be given written notice of the ground(s) for denial.

(2) Application requirements. Each applicant for a taxicab driver's permit shall make application on forms to be provided by the town, supplying the following information:

(a)

The applicant's full name and address.

(b) The applicant's physical condition, with particular reference to hearing, eyesight, abuse of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances, as diagnosed by a physician.

(c) The applicant's physical description, including age, race, height, color of eyes and hair.

(d)

The length of time the applicant has resided at their current address.

(e) The applicant's place(s) of residence and employment for the two years immediately preceding the date of application

(f)

The applicant's criminal record.

(g) The applicant's driver's history including, but not limited to North Carolina.

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