§ 5.17.090. Operation of pedicab businesses.

Pedicab businesses shall be operated only in accordance with the following:

(1)

Each pedicab shall be operated by the holder of a valid work card issued by the chief of police or designee in accordance with section 5.05.011, and shall have said work card on his person at all times when operating the pedicab.

(2)

A copy of the operator's pedicab business license shall be displayed on all pedicabs used in such business.

(3)

A maximum occupancy sign as prescribed or recommended by the manufacturer shall be affixed to the pedicab in a prominent location to advise the general public of the maximum number of passengers the pedicab is designed and equipped to safely transport at one time. When carrying passengers for-hire, it shall be unlawful for an operator to exceed the posted pedicab maximum occupancy or the number of available seats.

(4)

Pedicab operations shall be subject to the right of the city manager, chief of police, or their designees to prohibit the use of any route at certain times, when such operation would be inconsistent with special events or public safety requirements, by giving 48 hours written notice of such prohibition to the licensee; provided, further, that any operation under this chapter shall be subject to the emergency powers of the city as set forth in RMC section 6.06.240 and section 8.34.060.

(5)

Rate cards shall be securely attached to the pedicab in a prominent location clearly visible to all passengers while seated in the pedicab. The required font type shall be "Arial Bold," in a color to produce the maximum contrast with the background, adequately spaced for maximum readability. The rate card shall be a minimum size of 8½" in width x 6" in height with ½" letters. Drivers shall also carry rate cards and exhibit them on demand, said cards to bear the name and business address of the license holder and a complete schedule of rates and fares. It shall be the responsibility of the operator of a pedicab to inform any person hiring the pedicab of all the rates and charges before any service is rendered.

(6)

Every operator and every owner is subject to all applicable parking provisions of RMC and the NRS. Owners and operators are subject to the same rights and responsibilities as a driver of a motor vehicle as it relates to parking violations. Pedicab parking violations will be issued to the owner. Pedicab parking fees will correspond with parking fees established for motor vehicles in RMC.

(7)

It shall be unlawful for an operator to leave his pedicab unattended or to park a pedicab at a metered parking space.

(8)

It shall be unlawful to permit a pedicab to remain standing upon the street for the purpose of loading and unloading passengers unless the side of said pedicab is as close to the curb or edge of the roadway as possible and in no circumstance more than three feet from the curb or edge of the roadway.

(9)

A pedicab owner or operator shall at all times keep in full force and effect an insurance policy naming the pedicab operator as the covered entity responsible for property damage and for personal injury to the passengers. Insurance coverage shall be maintained in an amount not less than $25,000.00 for property damage and not less than $100,000.00 for personal injury. A copy shall be provided to the city risk manager.

(10)

A pedicab operator shall comply with the provisions regarding solicitation listed under chapter 8.30 of the RMC.

(Ord. No. 6298, § 1, 6-19-13)