§ 5.68.010. Definitions.  


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  • For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:

    A.

    "Taxicab" means every automobile or motor-propelled vehicle of a distinctive color or appearance, such as in common usage in this country for taxicabs, used in transportation of passengers for hire over the streets of the city and not over a defined route, irrespective of whether the operations extend beyond the boundary limits of the city at rates for distance traveled or for waiting time or for both, and such vehicle is routed under direction of such passengers or persons hiring same.

    B.

    "Taxicab driver" means the person exercising actual control over any motor vehicle operated as a taxicab.

(Prior code § 22.3)