All taxicabs authorized to operate within the City shall, and by acceptance of the Regional Taxi Authority taxicab permit, agree to hereby indemnify, defend and hold the Regional Taxi Authority, its member jurisdictions, their officers, employees and agents harmless from any and all damages, claims, liabilities, costs, suits, or other expenses resulting from and arising out of their taxicab operations.

It shall be unlawful to drive or operate any taxicab in the City unless the vehicle owner possesses current, valid commercial general liability and vehicle liability in amounts and with conditions acceptable to the Regional Taxi Authority and evidenced through certificates of insurance filed with the Authority.

The owner’s insurance shall remain in full force, at a level at least equal to the minimum requirements of the Authority, or the owner’s permit shall be automatically suspended until such time as full compliance with the requirements of this section is demonstrated to the Authority’s satisfaction. (Ord. 3450 § 1, 2010)