1. The persons, firms and corporations owning or operating a taxicab within the city limits shall set the rates to be determined by the taximeter.

    2. A waiting time charge may include the time when the taxicab is not in motion, beginning with the arrival at the place to which it has been called, or the time consumed while standing at the direction of the passenger, but no charge shall be made for the time lost because of the inefficiency of the taxicab or its operator or time consumed by premature response to a call.

    3. If demanded by the passenger, the driver in charge of a taxicab shall deliver to the person hiring the same at the time of such payment a receipt therefor in legible type or writing containing name of the owner, the taxicab license number or the driver's state license number, the taximeter number, any items for which a charge is made, the total amount paid, and the date of payment.  (Ord. 82/T-566)