For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OPERATOR. Any person owning or having control of the use of one or more taxicabs used for hire upon the streets or engaged in the business or operation of a taxicab within the city.
STREET. Any street, highway, alley, avenue, court, bridge, land or public place in the city.
TAXICAB. Any motor vehicle used to carry passengers for hire, but not operating on a fixed route.
TAXICAB DRIVER. Any person who drives a taxicab, whether such person be the owner of such taxicab or be employed by a taxicab owner or operator.
TAXIMETER. Any mechanical instrument or device by which the charge for hire of a taxicab is mechanically calculated, whether by distance traveled or waiting time or by both, and upon which such charge shall be indicated by figures.
(Ord. 377, passed 10-19-2015)