§ 113.02 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   OPERATE THE BUSINESS OF A TAXICAB. The regular solicitation and acceptance of fares and the carrying of packages for a fee within the city.

   TAXICABS.

      (1)   Vehicles that:

         (a)   Are passenger vehicles with a passenger seating capacity that does not exceed five;

         (b)   Carry passengers for hire where destination and route traveled may be controlled by a passenger and the fare is calculated on the basis of any combination of an initial fee, distance traveled or waiting time; and

         (c)   Transport persons or property, or both, between points in the state.

      (2)   TAXICABS include vehicles whose method of propulsion include motor, animal or human power.

(Ord. 1210, passed - -1999)