For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OPERATE. The soliciting or accepting for transportation of passengers for hire within the city.
STREET. Any street, alley, avenue, court, bridge, lane or public place within the city.
TAXICAB. Any vehicle engaged in the carrying of persons for hire, whether over a fixed route or not, and whether the same be operated from a street stand or subject to calls from a garage, or otherwise operated for hire; but the term shall not include vehicles subject to control and regulation by the Public Utilities Commission; vehicles regularly used by undertakers in carrying on their business; or vehicles operated by or under contract to the School District.
(Ord. 883, passed 10-11-99)