Driver's conduct.
Kansas City Code § 76-203
in effectSec. 76-203. - Driver's conduct.
It shall be a violation of this code for any driver of a taxicab to solicit business for any hotel or to attempt to divert patronage from one hotel to another. Such driver shall not engage in selling intoxicating liquor or solicit or participate in any immoral purpose or illegal act or use the vehicle for any purpose other than the transporting of passengers, messages or packages. Whenever a taxicab is occupying a designated taxicab stand or zone, as defined in section 76-32, the taxicab is considered available for service. Drivers shall not sleep in their vehicles, or play loud music, while their vehicle is occupying a taxicab stand or zone. Drivers shall not permit unauthorized nonpaying passengers to ride in their vehicle. A taxicab driver shall at all times be courteous when dealing with the public. A driver shall in all instances in which it is requested or required assist a passenger to enter the vehicle and to load and unload all luggage, except that a driver shall not be required to lift a passenger or item weighing more than 50 pounds. Every taxicab driver shall operate his or her taxi in accordance with the laws of the state and the city, and with due regard for the safety, convenience and comfort of passengers and the general public. While on duty, taxicab drivers must maintain their personal appearance by being neat and clean in dress and person. The following articles of clothing, when worn as outer garments, are prohibited:
(1) Underwear, tank tops, swimwear, jogging suits, body shirts, shorts, cutoffs, trunks, or similar attire;
(2) Sandals without socks;
(3) Bermuda or post office type shorts may be worn between May 1 and September 30 of each year.
(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_S76-203DRCOFetched: 10/28/2026