For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPLICANT. The person, partnership or corporation that applies for a certificate or permit hereunder.
CERTIFICATE. A permit in the form of a certificate of public convenience and necessity, authorizing the operation of taxicabs over the streets of the city pursuant to certain terms, regulations and conditions.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER. Any person, firm, corporation, association, partnership or society who holds a valid and current certificate of convenience and necessity and who has the control, direction, maintenance and the benefit of the collection of revenue derived from the operation of one or more taxicabs on or over the streets or public ways of the city, whether as owner or otherwise.
DRIVER. The person actually driving a taxicab or a person who has been hired or contracted with another to drive, whether he/she is the owner or is an agent, servant or employee of the owner.
FOR HIRE. For money or other thing of value, gratuities, tips and free-will offerings, whether paid directly or indirectly, as compensation or consideration for services rendered.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Every motor-propelled vehicle used for the transportation of persons over the public streets of the city.
PASSENGERS FOR HIRE. Passengers that pay a fee or fare for transportation. The term does not include guests of hotels or motels that offer transportation without charge, students of private and public schools where transportation is not offered to the general public, nor individuals engaged in pooling or share the expense arrangement and the number of passengers is not in excess of eight.
SPECIAL SERVICE TRANSPORTATION. Tour vehicle service, charter service, limousine service, bus service and door-to-door service using vehicles carrying passengers for hire.
TAXICAB. Every motor vehicle used for carrying passengers for hire other than those motor vehicles used as special service transportation.
('78 Code, § 18-50) (Ord. 754, passed 9-14-87)