For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MOTOR VEHICLE FOR HIRE. A motor vehicle not equipped with a taximeter, designed to carry 7 or less persons for public hire at an hourly rate.
TAXICAB. A motor vehicle on which a taximeter is affixed or the rates charged are according to the distance traveled.
TAXIMETER. A mechanical or electronic instrument or device by which the charge for hire is calculated and upon which the charge is indicated by figures.
(Prior Code, § 32-1) (Ord. 85-2, passed 2-7-1985)