Prerequisites to license.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 341.360
in effect341.360. - Prerequisites to license.
Every taxicab driver shall meet and maintain the following requirements in order to hold a taxicab driver's license:
(a) Possess a valid Minnesota or Wisconsin driver's license.
(b) Be a minimum of eighteen (18) years old.
(c) Have a demonstrated ability to read, write and speak the English language.
(d) Be clean in dress and person and not addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors or drugs.
(e) Shall have no felony convictions in the last five (5) years; shall have no nontraffic gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor convictions in the last three (3) years involving the use or threat of use of force, possession or sale of a controlled substance, prostitution, or indecent conduct. The issuing authority for the license may grant an exception to the above provisions upon evidence that the offense is not related to the occupation of taxicab driver.
(f) Shall have a driving record meeting the following standards:
(1) No convictions in the last five (5) years for any of the following offenses involving injury or death; no convictions in the last three (3) years for any of the following offenses not involving injury or death:
a. Hit and run;
b. Driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drug;
c. Reckless or careless driving.
(2) For original licensure: No more than three (3) moving violations within the last three (3) years, and no more than two (2) moving violations in the last year. For renewal: No more than four (4) moving violations within the last three (3) years and no more than two (2) moving violations in the last year.
(3) Every new applicant shall have at least one (1) year's driving experience as a licensed driver, meeting the standards of this subsection. Such prior driving experience shall be verified by an affidavit signed by a reputable person and submitted with the license application.
(g) Have a demonstrated knowledge of the geography and street system of the City of Minneapolis and surrounding areas, as well as the location of major attractions within those areas.
(h) Have a demonstrated knowledge of the provisions of the taxicab ordinance relating to the conduct of taxicab drivers and the operation of a taxicab.
(i) Shall not have a physical or mental disability that would prevent the taxicab driver from safely operating a taxicab and performing the normal duties of a taxicab driver.
(j) For any driver seeking original licensure, and any driver whose taxicab driver's license has lapsed for more than one (1) year, shall have successfully completed the taxicab driver training course established in section 341.380. (83-Or-081, § 2, 4-8-83; 88-Or-004, § 7, 1-15-88; 89-Or-132, § 1, 7-28-89; 2000-Or-010, § 4, 3-3-00; 2005-Or-129, § 3, 11-18-05; 2007-Or-022, § 3, 3-30-07; 2014-Or-036, § 15, 7-18-14)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT13LIBURE_CH341TA_ARTIIIDRLI_341.360PRLIFetched: 11/2/2026