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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LICENSE. A document issued by the town, authorizing the holder thereof to operate a taxicab business within the town.
PERSON. Any individual, corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, or any other legal entity.
TAXICAB. Any motor vehicle used for carrying passengers for hire within the corporate limits of the town to destinations designated by the passengers, and not on regular routes.
TAXICAB SERVICE. The business or occupation of operating taxicabs and furnishing taxicab service to the public.
('80 Code, § 5.24.010) (Ord. 7-1978, passed - -78)
A person shall not operate a taxicab for hire upon the streets of the town, and a person who owns or controls a taxicab or taxicab service shall not permit it to be so driven, unless the operator of the taxicab shall be 18 years of age, of good moral characters a careful and efficient driver and the holder of a public passenger chauffeur's license issued by the state.
('80 Code, § 5.24.020 A.) (Ord. 7-1978, passed - -78) Penalty, see § 10.99
A taxicab operator shall not permit more persons to be carried in a taxicab as passengers than the rated seating capacity of the taxicab as stated in the certificate for said vehicle issued by the Town Police Department. A child in arms shall not be counted as a passenger.
('80 Code, § 5.24.020 B.) (Ord. 7-1978, passed - -78) Penalty, see § 10.99
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