§ 6.72.135. Test required.

A.

At the time of the initial application for a driver permit each applicant shall submit to a test administered by the metropolitan transportation licensing commission staff or designee. The test administered shall:

1.

Measure applicant's knowledge of the geography, street system, and location of major attractions of the metropolitan government area;

2.

Measure applicant's knowledge of the provisions of the taxicab ordinance relating to the conduct of taxicab drivers and the operation of a taxicab;

3.

Measure applicant's ability to read and speak the English language at a level necessary to interact with taxicab passengers;

4.

Measure applicant's ability to read and interpret local maps.

B.

Any driver whose taxicab driver's permit has lapsed for more than three years shall be required to retake the test.

C.

The Commission or its director may direct any currently permitted driver to re-take the test upon cause.

(Ord. BL2016-329 §§ 26, 27, 2016; Ord. BL2000-325 § 1 (part), 2000)