For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
STREET. Any street, alley, avenue, boulevard, drive or highway commonly used for the purpose of public travel within the incorporated limits of the city.
TAXICAB. Every automobile used for the transportation of passengers for hire over the public streets of the city, and not over a defined or fixed route, and irrespective of whether or not the operations extend beyond the city limits of the city, at rates for distance traveled or for wait-time, or for both, or at rates per hour, per week or per month, and such vehicle is routed under the direction of such passenger or passengers or such person or persons hiring the same.
('68 Code, § 28-11) (Ord. 4-1974-16, passed 4-9-74)