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 Hurst
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 23. TAXICABS AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
 Article I. IN GENERAL

  § 23-2. Definitions.

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  • The definition of a term in this section applies to each grammatical variation of the term. In this chapter, unless the context requires a different definition:

    Certificate means a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate a taxicab service within the city.

    Conviction means a conviction in a federal court or a court of any state or foreign nation or political subdivision of a state or foreign nation that has not been reversed, vacated, or pardoned.

    Driver means an individual who drives or operates a taxicab.

    Legal resident means a citizen of the United States or a person residing in the United States in accordance with federal immigration laws.

    Operate means to drive or to be in control of a taxicab.

    Operator means the driver of a taxicab, the owner of a taxicab, or the holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for taxicab service within the city.

    Owner means the person to whom state license plates for a vehicle were issued.

    Person means an individual, corporation, government or governmental subdivision, or agency, trust, partnership, or two (2) or more persons having a joint or common economic interest.

    Taxicab means a chauffeured motor vehicle with a rated passenger capacity of eight (8) or less, used to transport persons for hire, that typically operates on irregular routes, irregular schedules, and a call and demand basis, but not including limousines or special services vehicles.

    Taxicab driver's license means a license issued to an individual by the city secretary authorizing that person to operate a taxicab in the city.

    Taxicab service means a passenger transportation service operated for hire that uses taxicabs in the operation of the service and includes, but is not limited to, a facility from which the service is operated, taxicabs used in the operation, and a person who owns, controls, or operates the service.

    Taximeter means a device that mechanically or electronically computes a fare based upon the distance traveled, the time the taxicab is engaged, and any other basis for charges which are specified in the operating authority or rate ordinance pertaining to the holder.

(Ord. No. 1179, § 1, 3-10-87)