For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OWNER OF PUBLIC VEHICLE. The person who has good title thereto by a lawful bill of sale or certificate of title, and who in the conduct of his or her business operates, or rents the vehicle.
TAXICAB. Any public vehicle whose owner or driver secures or accepts a passenger or passengers for hire on the public streets or on public or quasi-public places or accepts a passenger or passengers for him or her on hail, or request, made in the public street or on public or quasi-public places.
(1995 Code, § 117.02) (Ord. 14-1947, passed 2-10-1947)