A permit is required to own and/or operate a motorized vehicle furnished with a driver and carrying passengers. Includes taxicab, limousine, pedicab and horse-drawn vehicles. A number of requirements must be met before the application and application fee can be processed by the City Clerk.
Current Businesses
Pedal Power - Rate Card (Pedicab)
Des Bike - Rate Card (Pedicab)
Application and fee information
Business unique color scheme application (new)
Previously approved business color scheme application
Driver Application (includes motorized pedicabs)
Returned Taxicab Decal Acknowledgement
Business Authorization Statement
Rate Card Authorization Statement
PEDICAB/Horse Drawn :
Non-motorized Pedicab/Horse Drawn Business Application
Non-motorized Pedicab/Horse Drawn Driver Application
Pedicab Color Scheme Application
Pedicab/Horse Drawn Decal Application
Administrative Rules
AR-1 (Metered only) Taxicab Unique Color Scheme (by Police Department) 8/3/15
AR-2 Metered and Network Drivers and Photo Identification Card (by City Clerk) 8/24/16
AR-3 Metered and Network Business License (by City Clerk) 6/9/16
AR-4 Metered and Network Drivers Review (by Police Chief) January 2017
AR-5 Metered and Network Insurance (by Risk Manager) 2/10/15
AR-6 Metered and Network Taxicab Vehicle Inspection (By Equipment Division) 8/26/21
*Department of Criminal Investigation background check may be applied for in the City Clerk's Office.
Contact: City Clerk's Office 319-356-5040