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upon a fixed charge shall be recorded on a manifest as described in Section 6.40.230 of this Chapter and shall be open to examination by any authorized representative of the Chief of Police. A copy of all fixed charges and respective destination points will be filed with the Chief of Police so that all enforcement personnel may be properly informed as to the fixed charges. F. Placement of taximeter: The taximeter must be placed in the taxicab so that the reading dial showing the amount to be charged shall be well-lighted and readily discemible by the passenger riding in such taxicab. G. Rates: It is unlawful for the owner or driver of any taxicab to fix, charge, collect or receive a rate in excess of rates established and set by resolution of the City Council. If the owner of a taxicab company wishes to change the rates charged, the owner shall apply by letter to the City Manager stating the reason for the new rates, what the proposed new rates will be, and a current survey of the rates that competitive taxicab companies are charging. The City Manager will then forward to the City Council the request for new rates. The City Council will consider the proposed new rates and if deemed appropriate will pass a resolution authorizing the new rates. The owner of the taxicab company shall then have the taximeters recertified by the State Bureau of Weights and Measures as specified in subsection A of this Section. H. Posting of rate card: There shall be displayed in the passenger compartment of each taxicab in full view of the passenger a card not less than four inches by six inches (4" x 6") in size which shall have plainly printed thereon the name of the owner, or the fictitious name under which the owner operates, the business address and telephone number of the owner and a correct schedule of rates to be charged for conveyance in the vehicle. I. Acceptance of personal property - prohibited: It is unlawful for any driver of a taxicab, or other vehicle regulated by this Chapter, to purchase, accept, receive, acquire or to agree to purchase, accept, receive or acquire any article of personal property in payment of any fares due and payable for conveyance in any taxicabs or vehicles regulated by this Chapter. J. Conformance to color scheme: All taxicabs must conform to the color scheme, insignia or any other distinguishing characteristics approved by the Chief of Police at the same time as the Certificate was approved. 6.40.210 Operating Regulations. A. Direct route: Any driver employed to transport passengers to a definite point shall take the most direct route that will take the passenger to their destination safely and expeditiously. If the passenger wishes to go a route different than the most direct route, the driver must record on the manifest, as described in Section 6.40.230, the route the passenger wishes to take. Page 14