For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHAUFFEUR. Any person who operates a motor vehicle as an employee or who directly or indirectly receives pay or other compensation for any work, service, or earnings in connection with the operation of a taxicab. The driver or operator of a motor vehicle employed by or operating under a contract with a transportation network company shall not be considered a CHAUFFEUR. “Transportation network company” includes, but is not necessarily limited to, Lyft and Uber.
STREET. Every public street, road, alley, place, or highway in the city set aside for the use of motor propelled vehicles.
TAXICAB. Any motor vehicle operated along or upon the streets and public ways of the city for the carriage of passengers for hire but not operating on a fixed route. Any motor vehicle operated within the city by a person who is under contract or agreement with a transportation network company such as Lyft or Uber shall not be considered a TAXI CAB.
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY. Shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5 of the Transportation Network Providers Act, as amended (625 ILCS Ch. 625, Act 57, § 5).
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY DRIVER. Shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5 of the Transportation Network Providers Act, as amended (625 ILCS Ch. 625, Act 57, § 5).
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY SERVICES. Shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5 of the Transportation Network Providers Act, as amended (625 ILCS Ch. 625, Act 57, § 5).
(1977 Code, § 6-5-1) (Am. Ord. 2018-24, passed 10-22-2018)