§ 40-19. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Driver means the individual actually driving the taxicab.

    Highway means any of the public streets, boulevards, avenues, drives or alleys of the city.

    Permit means the written authority granted by the city council to engage in the taxicab business in the city.

    Taxicab means a motor-driven vehicle, operated for hire, the destination of which is under the direction of the passenger transported therein.

(Comp. 1976, § 18-203; Code 1989, § 17-20; Ord. of 8-15-1949, § 1)