For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PERSONS. Singular and plural. Persons, individuals, firms, corporations, partnerships and associations.
TAXICAB.
(1) Any motor vehicle seating nine or fewer passengers, operated upon 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 or passengers so being transported.
(2) Shall not include motor vehicles, common carriers by motor vehicle, or motor carriers, as defined in G.S. § 62-103(k).
(Prior Code, Ch. H, Art. II, § 1)