For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DRIVER. Any person driving and having physical control over a taxicab or a personal transportation vehicle whether he or she be the licensee or in the employment of the licensed operator.
FOR HIRE. For remuneration or compensation of any kind promised, paid or given to or received by a person for the transportation of persons or property within and upon the city streets and includes compensation obtained by an operator, driver or other persons indirectly by subtraction of the purchase price or addition to the selling price of property transported, when the purchase or sale of property is not a bona fide purchase or sale.
OPERATOR. Any person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity to whom a license has been issued to engage in the business of operating a taxicab or a personal transportation vehicle.
TAXICAB OR PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES. A motor vehicle engaged in the for hire transportation of property or passengers, in form of fare or other remuneration, having a seating capacity of seven persons or less, including the driver, and not operated on a fixed route.
(Ord. 305, passed 10-11-10)