It is unlawful for any person who engages and accepts transportation in a taxicab or other vehicle operated as a common carrier to wilfully refuse to pay the proper charges at the conclusion of the transportation. This section does not prevent the owner or operator of the taxicab or other common carrier from arranging with the person who engaged and accepted transportation for subsequent payment of the charges due. Any person who violates a provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of $250 for each offense. City Code, 1976/83, art. 19, §187 Ord. 73-329 Ord. 09-151