For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"OPERATE." The act of operating a taxicab over and upon the streets of the city.
"PUBLIC PASSENGER CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE." The license issued by the state under the provisions of IC 9-24-1-3, and as that statute may, in the future, be amended.
"TAXICAB." A motor vehicle that:
(1) Is designed and constructed to accommodate and transport not more than eight passengers in addition to the driver;
(2) Does not operate over any definite and designated routes within the corporate boundaries of the city, or the suburban territory of the city;
(3) Transports passengers to the destination designated by the passengers at the time of their transportation;
(4) Is being used as a public passenger vehicle; and
(5) Effects such transportation for hire and charges a fare therefor.
"TAXICAB OPERATOR." The individual physically operating the taxicab upon the streets of the city.
"TAXICAB OWNER." The legal owner of the motor vehicle being used as a taxicab as evidenced on the certificate of title for the motor vehicle.
('75 Code, § 23-1) (Am. Ord. 6250, passed 12-10-02)