§ 162-185. Factors for consideration.

In determining whether a CPNC should be issued, the director of the department of safety and permits shall consider the following:

(1)

Whether the requirements of the certificate of public necessity and convenience can be met and complied with only by the issuance of additional certificates of public necessity and convenience;

(2)

The resulting effect of an issuance upon the business of existing certificate holders and upon the existing agencies of mass transportation;

(3)

The effect upon traffic congestion and the safety of the public using the streets;

(4)

The effect upon working conditions, wages or other compensation paid to drivers of taxicabs or other motor vehicles being operated under existing CPNC's;

(5)

In the case of a new CPNC company, the applicant must establish the fact that the service to be provided is not and/or cannot be adequately provided by existing CPNC companies; or

(6)

Any other facts which the director may deem relevant.

(Code 1956, § 12-45(a); M.C.S., Ord. No. 21480, § 5, 4-1-04)