For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PERSONS. Includes both singular and plural, and shall also mean and include persons, individuals, firms, corporations, partnerships and associations.
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 passenger or passengers so being transported, and shall not include motor vehicles or motor vehicle carriers as defined in G.S. § 62-103(k).
(Prior Code, § 112.01)