(A) To own one or more taxicabs shall mean to engage in the vehicle for hire or taxicab business with such taxicabs in the city by causing taxicabs which are under a person’s ownership or control to be propelled, either by himself or herself or by someone under his or her direction or supervision, for the purpose of carrying passengers for hire. An owner is a person who owns one or more taxicabs.
(B) To drive a taxicab shall mean to be physically in control of a taxicab whether or not such taxicab is in motion, when such taxicab is being used for, or is available or ready to be used for the carrying of passengers for hire. A driver is one who drives a taxicab.
(2005 Code, § 86-20) (Motion passed 2-1-1993; Ord. 05085, passed 8-8-2005; Ord. 1011, passed 1-25-2010)