As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ADDITIONAL STOP
All stops with the exception of the final destination of
which the taxicab driver proceeds at the direction of the passenger.
APPLICANT
A person seeking a license to own or drive a taxi based in
the Borough of Fanwood ("Borough").
AUTOCAB
The meaning set forth in N.J.S.A. 48:16-1, as may be amended
and supplemented.
BASE
A place of business from which taxicabs or autocabs are dispatched.
DELIVERIES
Any situation where the taxicab driver delivers any item
to the customers.
DISPATCH
An instruction to a driver by a base to provide transportation
to a passenger who has previously arranged for such transportation
with the base.
DRIVER
Any person who drives a taxi or autocab within the Borough
where the base is in the Borough.
MEDALLION
The official number and medallion or license issued by the
Borough to each taxicab.
OPERATOR
Taxi owner, person operating the taxi business or leaseholder.
OWNER
Any persons in whose name title to any taxicab or autocab
is registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission or who
appears in such records to be the conditional vendee or licensee thereof.
PASSENGER
A person who has engaged a taxicab or autocab for the purpose
of being transported to a destination or a person who is awaiting
the arrival of a dispatched taxicab or autocab.
RENEWAL APPLICANT
A person seeking to renew a taxicab driver's license
within the time period established by the Borough.
TAXICAB or TAXI
Any automobile or motor vehicle engaged in the business of
carrying passengers for hire. It shall not include any limousine or
bus governed by New Jersey statute.
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 48:16-12, any person operating a
taxicab/autocab in any street of the Borough without complying with
N.J.S.A. 48:16-1 et seq. shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.