In this article, unless the context requires otherwise, the following words shall have the definitions respectively set forth:
Ambulance means any motor vehicle especially designed and constructed or modified and equipped to be used, maintained or operated for the transportation of individuals who are sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or disabled.
Bus means a motor vehicle designed for carrying more than fifteen (15) passengers and used for the transportation of individuals for hire with a driver provided.
Business means engaging in the activity of carrying passengers for profit.
Executive sedan (VIP) service means the providing of the same motor vehicle for use in a dual service capacity. At times the executive sedan (VIP) motor vehicle will be operated and associated with such services as provided by taxicab companies and at other times the same vehicle will be used for such services more commonly associated with those provided by a limousine service. The provisions of this article regulating taxicabs apply equally to executive sedans (VIP's), except that rates need not be posted on the vehicle's exterior nor are dome lights required.
Limousine service means the providing of a motor vehicle designed by its manufacturer and identified by its vehicle registration as a limousine and in which both the limousine and a driver are provided for hire solely by individual agreement and which service is not available for open solicitation by passengers on streets or at taxicab stands.
Meter means any mechanical, electrical or electronic device maintained in a taxicab for the purpose of computing the fare for passenger trips based on distance, time, or a combination of both and on which the charge is plainly displayed.
Motor vehicle means any self-propelled vehicle.
Person means any individual, person, firm, corporation, association, joint venture, partnership or other lawful form of business combination.
Taxicab means a motor vehicle other than a bus, an ambulance, an executive sedan (VIP) or a limousine which is held out to the general public through either private or public solicitation or notice as being available to carry a person or persons along a route, all or a part of which is within the city, from any point to any other point for hire with the driver provided and which is not operated on a schedule.
Taxicab company means a person engaging in the taxicab business.
Vehicle means a device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public street or highway.
(Ord. No. 8051, § 2, 5-17-93)