For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TAXICAB.
(1) Any motor vehicle:
(a) Designed and constructed to accommodate and transport passengers;
(b) That does not operate over any definite and designated route within the corporate boundaries of Fishers;
(c) The destination of which is designated by the passenger or passengers at the time of transport; and
(d) The services of which are held out to the public for hire.
(2) The following shall not be considered
TAXICABS for purposes of this chapter:
(a) Motor vehicles designed for transportation of sick, injured, or disabled persons;
(b) A hearse used by funeral directors as part of their general employment; or
(c) Motor vehicles owned by private, governmental or charitable organizations to transport their members or mentally or physically disabled persons without compensation for that transportation.
(Ord. 08-20-84, passed 10-1-84; Am. Ord. 062090C, passed 6-20-90; Am. Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14)