For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TAXICAB. Any motor vehicle seating nine or fewer passengers, operated upon any street or highway on call or on demand, accepting or soliciting passengers indiscriminately for hire between points along streets or highways as may be directed by the passengers so being transported, and shall not include motor vehicles or motor vehicle carriers as defined in G.S. § 62-3(17).
(Prior Code, § 9-70)