Vehicle for hire and animal-drawn vehicles: Application and fee.
Riverside Municipal Code § 5.40.040
in effect5.40.040 - Vehicle for hire and animal-drawn vehicles: Application and fee.
Any person desiring to obtain a permit to operate a vehicle for hire or animal-drawn vehicle shall pay the Chief Financial Officer a nonrefundable fee as set by resolution and shall apply utilizing the City's Vehicle for Hire and Animal-Drawn Vehicle application form, which shall solicit, at a minimum, the following:
1. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant; if the same be a corporation, the names of its principal officers; or, if the same be a partnership, association, or fictitious company, the names of the partners or persons comprising the association or company, with the address and telephone number of each;
2. If any proposed stand is in a public street, such application shall be accompanied with the written consent of all occupants of the ground floor of any building in front of which such vehicle for hire or animal-drawn vehicle is to be located, and for 25 feet in each direction therefrom; or, if there is no such occupant, by the written consent of the owner or lessee of such building or lot;
3. A description of every vehicle, including a five by seven color photograph of the vehicle, which the applicant proposes to use, stating, if applicable:
a. Make, model and year
b. Vehicle identification number
c. State license plate number and expiration date
d. Seating capacity
e. Body style
4. For non-emergency transport vehicles:
a. A statement setting forth the experience of the applicant in the operation of a non-emergency transport vehicle demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to render an efficient non-emergency transport vehicle service.
b. A statement that the applicant owns or has under the applicant's control, in good mechanical condition, required equipment to adequately conduct non-emergency transport persons service in the territory for which the applicant is applying and that the applicant owns or has access to suitable facilities for maintaining such equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.
c. An affirmation that each vehicle and it appurtenances conform to all applicable provisions of this chapter and to applicable provisions of City and State laws and regulations.
d. A list giving the name and description of the training for each non-emergency transport service employee and a copy of each certificate or license establishing qualifications for such personnel in non-emergency transport operations.
e. A schedule setting forth the rates proposed to be charged for the provision of non-emergency transport service.
f. A statement that shows that the issuance of a permit is in the public interest and that there is a need for a permit to be issued in that there is a requirement for non-emergency transport service which can be legally served by the applicant.
g. Such other facts or information as the City may reasonably require.
5. For animal-drawn vehicles:
a. Breed of animal, age, physical condition, proof of ownership or right to use the animal and evidence that the animal is suitable for the intended uses and in good health;
b. A description, including a five by seven color photograph of the animal(s) and the vehicle(s);
c. The seating capacity of the vehicles;
d. The street number and exact location of the place or places where the applicant proposes to stand each horse(s) and vehicle;
e. The proposed route(s) of operation and time(s) during which such routes will be operated.
6. The proposed schedule of rates or fares to be charged for carrying persons in such vehicle; and
7. The distinctive color scheme, name, monogram or insignia which shall be used on such vehicle.
(Ord. 7014 § 1, 2008)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT5BU_CH5.40VEHITAANAWVE_5.40.040VEHIANAWVEAPFEFetched: 11/1/2026