§ 5.68.140. Rates—Alteration.  


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  • The City Council shall have power, upon a hearing upon its own motion, or upon application, or upon complaint, to investigate a single rate or fare, or the entire schedule of fares in effect, charged, demanded or collected for the transportation of passengers covered by this Chapter and to establish a new rate, fare or schedule of fares in lieu thereof. Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to empower the City Council to establish or authorize any rate or fare or any schedule of fares that will, by means of rebate, discount, allowance, premium or penalty, violate the rates or fares specified in the carrier's permit or the provisions contained in this Chapter or any applicable provision of law.

(Ord. C-6260 § 1 (part), 1986)