§ 17-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, and in all proceedings under this chapter:

Driver's permit means the written authority granted by the chief of police of the city pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to any person to drive a taxicab upon the public streets of the city.

Operators and drivers distinguished.

(a)

"To operate one or more taxicabs" shall mean to engage in the taxicab business with such taxicabs in the city by causing taxicabs which are under one's ownership or control to be propelled, either by himself or by someone under his direction or supervision, for the purpose of carrying passengers for hire.

(b)

An "operator" is a person who operates one or more taxicabs.

(c)

"To drive a taxicab" shall mean to be physically in control of a taxicab whether or not such taxicab be in motion, when such taxicab is being used for, or is available or ready to be used for, the carrying of passengers for hire.

(d)

A "driver" is one who drives a taxicab.

(e)

The same person may or may not be both an operator and a driver.

Permit or operator's permit means the written authority granted by the city clerk pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to operate one or more taxicabs in the city.

Taxicab means any motor-driven vehicle for the transportation of passengers for hire and which is operated wholly or principally within the corporate limits of the city, or which is operated from an office or other place of business located within the city, except cars rented without driver.

(Code 1966, § 27A-1)