A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, only one (1) vehicle, which shall be designated on the taxicab permit application, may be operated pursuant to that permit.

B. Upon application to the transportation inspector, payment of the appropriate fee, and a demonstration of need, the transportation inspector may authorize operation of a substitute vehicle for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) consecutive days. The transportation inspector shall be notified prior to substitution of the date, time, and substitution vehicle being placed in service, the permit number utilizing the substitute vehicle, the reason for the use of the substitute vehicle and the signature of the person authorizing the use of the substitute vehicle. If substitution is authorized, the transportation inspector shall subsequently be immediately notified of the date and time the substitute vehicle is removed from service and the original permitted vehicle is placed back in service. The transportation inspector shall require an inspection of the original vehicle before it is returned into service. No person may operate a substitute vehicle under this section unless the substitution has been authorized by the transportation inspector in accordance with this section, and a copy of the authorization is carried in the substitute vehicle at all times.

C. If the use of the substitute vehicle was occasioned by a mechanical problem or vehicle accident affecting the safe operation of the original vehicle, the transportation inspector may allow a permanent vehicle transfer.

D. The transportation inspector may permit a permanent vehicle transfer not more than four (4) times before the expiration of the original permit for reasons other than mechanical problems. [Ord. 15-21 § 2; Ord. 07-15 § 2; Ord. 01-02 § 3.]