JITNEY CAR SERVICES (9-114-345 et seq.)

Municipal Code of Chicago tit. 9, ch. 9-114, art. V

in effect

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-114-345 Specifications.

9-114-345 Specifications. (a) Vehicles having a manufacturer's rated seating capacity of nine or more persons, including the driver, may not be licensed as jitneys. (b) No vehicle shall be licensed as a jitney vehicle unless it has two doors and meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for vehicles of its size, type and proposed use. (Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 31925, Art. VI, § 7) Editor's note – Formerly § 9-114-350.

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-114-350 Fees and service.

9-114-350 Fees and service. (a) Jitneys may provide service only at a flat rate prominently published within the vehicle. The commissioner shall prescribe by rule the maximum rates allowable for jitney service. (b) Jitneys may not refuse service to the residents within the neighborhoods in which they operate. (Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 31925, Art. VI, § 7) Editor's note – Formerly § 9-114-360.

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-114-355 Signage.

9-114-355 Signage. Jitney vehicles must prominently display a "jitney" sign in the front windshield at all times. (Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 31925, Art. VI, § 7) Editor's note – Formerly § 9-114-370.

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-114-360 License - Required.

9-114-360 License - Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a jitney service without a license issued pursuant to this ordinance. (Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 31925, Art. VI, § 7) Editor's note – Formerly § 9-114-380.

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-114-365 Prohibited areas of operation.

9-114-365 Prohibited areas of operation. (a) Jitneys may operate unscheduled service along prescribed routes or within specified local neighborhoods throughout the City, but may not pick up passengers in the central business district, as described by rule and regulation, nor shall they pick up passengers at O'Hare International Airport, Midway International Airport, Navy Pier, McCormick Place, or any other area frequented by taxicabs licensed under 9-112 of this Code as determined by rules promulgated by the Commissioner. (b) The Commissioner or any alderman may initiate a public hearing to determine whether the public safety and convenience would best be served by the prohibition of jitney service along any proposed route or within any proposed neighborhood. Before any public hearing may be held, the Commissioner shall give at least 45 days public notice. The Commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations to govern any public hearing held pursuant to this section. (Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 31925, Art. VI, § 7) Editor's note – Formerly § 9-114-390.

Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-114-370 Rules and regulations.

9-114-370 Rules and regulations. The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations governing the conduct of jitneys, including, but not limited to, the type of vehicles, number of inspections, licensing of drivers, advertising, safety of the driver and of the public, fares, financial obligations, and any other provisions necessary to provide safe public passenger transportation by jitneys. (Added Coun. J. 1-18-12, p. 19118, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 6-25-21, p. 31925, Art. VI, § 7) Editor's note – Formerly § 9-114-400.

Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2649147Fetched: 10/24/2026