§ 25-1. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter the following terms shall respectively be deemed to mean:

Applicant includes every company or business proprietor who makes application to the city for a local business tax receipt to operate a vehicle for hire.

Driver includes every individual operating a vehicle for hire either as owner, agent, employee, or otherwise pursuant to a local business tax receipt issued as herein provided.

Street shall mean and include all public streets, avenues, boulevards, ocean beach, alleys, lanes, highways, sidewalks, public parks, parking roads, and other public places laid out for the use of vehicles.

Taximeter shall mean a mechanical or electronic device which calculates and displays a predetermined rate and indicates the charge for hire of a taxicab and which also records and indicates a fare, rate or charge based on waiting time, extra passengers, initial charge and other fares, rates or charges.

Transport shall mean to operate or cruise over the streets of the city and its adjacent territory for the purpose of moving passengers or goods from one point to another.

Vehicle for hire shall mean all motorized vehicles defined and classified in section 25-2.

(Ord. No. 2011-08, § 1, 5-2-11)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.