As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
DRIVER. Any person driving a taxicab either as owner or under the direction, employment control, or service of the owner as herein defined.
OWNER. Every person having control, whether by outright ownership, lease or otherwise of any taxicabs for hire.
PERSON. Includes both singular and plural, and shall mean and include any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, or society, exclusive of public agencies.
TAXICAB. Any vehicle which is used to provide taxicab service as defined in this Chapter.
TAXICAB SERVICE. Any public passenger transportation service available for hire on call or demand over the public streets of the unincorporated area of San Bernardino County where the service is not provided over a defined route but between such points and over such routes as may be directed by the passenger(s) or person(s) hiring the same, and irrespective of whether the operations extend beyond the area of the unincorporated portion of San Bernardino County.
(Ord. 2718, passed - -1982)