For the purpose of this chapter the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TAXICAB. Any motor vehicle seating nine or fewer passengers operated on any street or highway on call or on demand, accepting or soliciting passengers indiscriminately for hire between the points along streets or highways as may be directed by the passenger so being transported, and shall not include motor vehicles or motor vehicle carriers as defined in G.S. Chapter 62.
('58 Code, § 18-15)