§ 10.66.010. Definitions.

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

"Chief of police" means the chief of police of the city of Lincoln Police Department or his/her designee.

"Driver" means every individual who operates any taxicab. A driver can include an employee of an employer, who independently owns the taxicab and operates under the auspices of an employer, or has independently contracted with an employer to operate the taxicab pursuant to a lease, license or any other form of agreement.

"Employee" shall include self-employment as an independent driver.

"Taxicab" means every motor propelled vehicle operated solely or mainly for the transportation of passengers for hire within the boundaries of the city, irrespective of whether the operation extends beyond the boundaries of the city. In considering whether a taxicab operates within the city boundaries, the operator's advertising in and for service within the city, the fare's point of origin in the city, and attempts to actively seek business in the city will be considered presumptive of operating a taxicab within the city of Lincoln. Taxicabs shall not include shuttles operated by a hotel or motel which are offered exclusively to guests of that hotel for no additional compensation.

"Taxicab stand" means a public place which has been designated by the public services director or his/her designee as reserved exclusively for the use of taxicabs.

"Taximeter" means a meter instrument or device attached to a taxicab which mechanically measures, calculates and registers, by means of figures, the fare, the distance traveled and the waiting time upon which the fare is based, in dollars and cents.

(Ord. No. 865B, § 2, 5-22-2012)