For the purposes of this Division, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) License. A license to allow an individual to drive a permitted taxicab in the City.
(b) Permit. A permit allowing the lawful operation of a taxicab company within the City.
(c) Taxicab. A motor-driven vehicle designated or constructed to accommodate or transport passengers for hire, not more than six (6) in number, exclusive of the driver, and not operating on a fixed schedule or route, the destination of which is designated by the passenger or passengers at the time of such transportation, which is for hire only at lawful rates of fare, which, when it is being operated between a point of origin and a destination are recorded and indicated by a taximeter or at rates as set forth in this Division.
(d) Taximeter. A mechanical or electronic device which records and indicates a charge of fare measured by the distance traveled, a drop or pick up fee, if any, waiting time, if any, and extra passengers, if any. (Ord. 13-42, § 1, 9-4-13)