For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TAXICAB. All motor, diesel, jet-propelled or other self-propelled vehicles carrying passengers for hire, which have an intended seating capacity under the terms of this chapter of 4 passengers or less.
TAXIMETER. Any instrument or fare-registering device attached to a taxicab designed and intended to mechanically register the distance traveled or waiting time and to indicate upon the record, by figures, the fare to be charged in dollars and cents.
(Prior Code, § 125.01) (Ord. 3316, passed 2-27-1961; Am. Ord. 7882, passed 6-10-1996)