§ 21-8.1. Identification of taxicabs.

The chief of police shall have the power to revoke or deny the registration/inspection of a taxicab where the color scheme or company name is deemed similar to the color scheme or name of another taxicab company so as to confuse the public as to the identity of the different taxicab companies. The taxicab company name shall be affixed on the taxicab's right and left front doors and rear trunk area in letters no less than three inches in height, and in a contrasting color to the background color. The maximum fares set forth in paragraphs (a) and (d) of section 21-9 shall be displayed on the left and right rear sides of the taxicab, in letters no less than one inch in height, and in contrasting colors different than the background. Although, a lower flat or discounted rate for any particular trip may be offered to the customer, only the maximum fare set by ordinance shall be displayed on the exterior of the cab in compliance with this provision. Additionally, identifying numbers assigned by a taxicab company shall be affixed on the left and right front fenders and rear trunk area, in numbers no less than three inches in height, in a contrasting color to the background color. When a taxicab is removed from service with a taxicab company, the owner of the taxicab shall remove or permanently cover all taxicab signs, rate signs, and company pickup tags from such taxicab before the owner can operate such vehicle on the streets of Columbus. The chief of police shall have the power to revoke or to deny the registration/inspection of a taxicab for failing to meet any of the above requirements.

(Ord. No. 04-69, § 1, 8-10-04; Ord. No. 13-22, § 2, 5-28-13)