As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
TAXICAB
Every vehicle, except streetcars, motorbuses, limousines and motor vehicles commonly called "jitneys," operated by authority of any ordinance, law or permit, which is used or to be used for the common carriage and conveyance of persons for hire from any place within the Borough of Teterboro to any other place.
TAXIMETER
A meter instrument or device attached to a taxicab which measures mechanically the distances driven and the waiting time upon which the fare is based, attached to a taxi light indicating occupancy.
WAITING TIME
The time when a taxicab is not in motion from the time of acceptance of a passenger or passengers to the time of discharge, and shall be charged for as registered by the meter. Waiting time does not include any time that the taxicab is not in motion, if due to any cause other than the request, act or fault of a passenger or passengers. When there is any obstruction to the taxicab proceeding to its destination expeditiously or any undue delay is occasioned, such as caused by a bridge opening, parade, accident or other extraordinary happenings, the operator shall cause the taximeter to be put on a nonrecord position until such obstacle is removed or such delay ends. Waiting time specifically includes delays due to heavy traffic flow.
A. 
The licensing, inspection and control of taxicabs and the owners and operators thereof, the examination of applicants for licenses to operate such taxicabs and the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter shall be vested in the Mayor and Public Safety Committee of the Borough Council.
B. 
The Mayor and Public Safety Committee may promulgate reasonable rules and regulations affecting the operation, use of and inspection of taxicabs, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. Said rules and regulations shall be filed with the Borough Clerk and shall only be effective upon approval by the Borough Council.
C. 
The Public Safety Committee of the Borough Council shall hear all appeals taken from any action or decision of the Borough Clerk and/or the Police Chief.
A. 
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000, a term of imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days, or any combination thereof.
B. 
In addition to the penalty provided in Subsection A of this section, the Mayor and/or Public Safety Committee may suspend or revoke any license issued under this chapter.