For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TAXICAB. Any motor vehicle used or kept for the use of the transportation of passengers and their baggage for hire indiscriminately, accepting and charging all such persons that may offer themselves for transportation, but the term shall not including motor vehicles rented by special contract to be operated by the customer.
(1994 Code, § 114.01)