Taxi Driver Permit Last updated 01/16/2025

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Description

Taxi Driver means any person in direct and immediate possession or charge of any taxicab, either as an agent, employee or otherwise of the owner, or as owner or under the direction of the owner. Taxicab means any motor vehicle which carries passengers for hire, whose journey has originated in the City and where the destination and route may be controlled by a passenger and the fare is calculated on the basis of any combination of an initial fee, distance traveled and delay. Any vehicle which has an appearance similar to a taxicab is a taxicab for the purposes of this Chapter. Exceptions are: limousines as defined by this Chapter, regularly scheduled buses, bona fide state-approved buses engaged in charter service with a seating capacity of more than twenty persons, vans and mini-buses which carry passengers for hire and have a seating capacity of more than seven passengers, courtesy vehicles operated by vehicle repair businesses, hotels or motels without charge to the user, ambulances licensed under State law, specially equipped vehicles used exclusively to transport wheelchair-bound passengers and their attendants, and any other vehicle used to provide a transportation related service which is subject to safety and reliability standards and licensing administered by any state or federal regulatory agency for which evidence of compliance can be presented.

Duration

January through December, Annual Renewal

Renewal Information

Taxi permits are per calendar year with an expiration of December 31st. A permit holder can renew before the expiration in December or the beginning of January. Taxi drivers are not allowed to drive without an approved permit whether applying for the first time or for a renewal.

Duplicate License Requirements

Not applicable

Processing Time

Processing Time Description
1-3 Days

Prerequisites and Requirements

Prerequisites

We do not require any additional information separate from the standard taxi driver permit application.

Required Documentation

Examination Information

We do not require an examination. You are required to complete an application for the permit which is given to the Police Department for a background check and approval.

Continuing Education Requirements

Not applicable.

Bonding Requirements

Not applicable

Insurance Requirements

Taxi company owner is responsible for this, not the drivers.

Additional Information

Other Information

Vehicle For Hire Driver Instructions
1. Transportation Network Company (TNC) Drivers Only – you must first register and be approved to drive with the TNC.
2. Complete Vehicle for Hire Driver Application
a. Download application from City Website at www.cityofroseburg.org from the Business Registration section; or
b. Come to the office for an application; or
c. Call to have our office email an application to you
3. Submit a wallet or passport size picture. Passport pictures can be taken at Walgreens, Walmart or any other business offering passport photo services. The picture needs to be in color and a face shot only, not body, without anything obstructing the view of your appearance such as a hat. You may take and print your own picture if you choose as long as the print size is passport or wallet size or a standard print that can be cut to fit on the permit.
4. You will be notified when the application is approved. At that time, bring in the photo to be used on the permit, unless you have already left it with the application. The permit will have your photo attached, staff signature and then laminated.
5. You will receive the laminated permit with your approved application. Display your permit in customer view when driving during your shift for the Taxi or Transportation Network Company.
6. Permits are valid per calendar year and must be renewed by the end of December or before your first shift in January.
Please do not hesitate to call, come in or email the office if you have questions.
Phone: 541-492-6866 Email: info@roseburgor.gov

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