As used in this chapter:
(a) "Taximeter" means a mechanical instrument or device by which the charge for hire of a public hack is mechanically calculated, either for distance traveled, for waiting time, or for both, and upon which the charges are indicated.
(b) "Public hack" means a vehicle plying for hire, for which public patronage is solicited upon the streets.
(c) "Coach" means a public hack so designed and constructed as comfortably to seat, in the opinion of the Director of Public Safety, four or more persons inside thereof.
(d) "Taxicab" means a coach driven by mechanical power, on which a taximeter is affixed and each cab shall have a sign on top designating it as a taxicab.
(Ord. 2000-096. Passed 9-26-00.)