751.01 DEFINITIONS.
   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.)