For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DRIVER or CHAUFFEUR. Every person in charge of or operating any passenger-carrying vehicles as herein defined, either as agent, employee, or otherwise, under the direction of the owner, as herein defined.
OWNER. Every person having use or control of, or right to use or control any passenger-carrying automobile.
(`67 Code, § 3-10-1)