§ 29-113 — Required
Code of the City of Richmond, Virginia, 2026 (Recodification codified through Ordinance No. 2025-207, adopted October 14, 2025) · Richmond, Va., City Code § 29-113
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Sec. 29-113. - Required.
No person shall drive a taxicab subject to the requirements of this article unless such person first attends a basic taxicab driver orientation program, approved by the Chief of Police, and obtains a driver's permit from the Chief; provided, however, such person may be issued a temporary or provisional permit for a period not to exceed six months during which period such person shall attend the basic taxicab driver orientation program. The initial driver's permit shall last for 12 months following its issuance and may be renewed thereafter annually. The Chief shall prescribe a form to be used in applying for a renewal. Each applicant for a driver's permit shall pay an initial application fee of $20.00 and upon each annual request for renewal of such permit shall pay a fee of $20.00. The fee for replacement of lost, stolen or damaged permits shall be $10.00. The permit shall be valid for the operation of only those vehicles subject to a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued under this article.
(Code 1993, § 30-41; Code 2004, § 110-62; Code 2015, § 29-113; Code 2020, § 29-113; Ord. No. 2015-198-205, § 1, 11-9-2015)