Cleanliness and mechanical condition of taxicabs.
Kansas City Code § 76-213
in effectSec. 76-213. - Cleanliness and mechanical condition of taxicabs.
Every taxicab operated on the streets of the city shall be maintained in clean and serviceable condition and in adequate repair. Every taxicab shall be substantially free from damage. The vehicle shall have no loose hanging metal body molding or chrome stripping. The complete exhaust system shall be intact and in good working order. The taxicab shall not operate with large dents or major body damage, nor shall the taxicab operate with large areas of unpainted or rusted metal. Taxicabs shall have all required fenders, bumpers, doors, door handles, lights and air conditioner, all of which shall be in good working order. Every taxicab shall be equipped with brakes capable of stopping and holding the taxicab under all reasonable conditions, and shall have three doors in addition to the driver's door affording direct entrance and exit to and from the passenger compartment. The passenger compartment of each taxicab shall have an adequate light therein controlled by a switch in the passenger compartment. Failure to meet all above-listed requirements shall cause the taxicab to be found unfit or unsuited for public use, and such vehicle may be ordered off the streets of the city.
(Ord. No. 150203, § 2, 4-9-15)
Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORKAMIVOII_CH76VEHI_ARTIIVEHICO_DIV6OPTA_S76-213CLMECOTAFetched: 10/28/2026