As used in this chapter, the following words
shall have the meanings indicated:
OPERATION OF A TAXICAB
Consists of transporting in a taxicab one or more persons
for hire. Accepting a passenger to be transported for hire from a
point of departure within the Township to a destination within or
without the Township shall be considered "operation of a taxicab"
within the Township. The operation of a taxicab by one other than
the owner shall be deemed operation by the owner as well as by the
person actually driving the taxi. The transportation of any person
other than the owner or driver in any motor vehicle bearing a sign
using the words "taxi," "taxicab," "cab" or "hack" shall be prima
facie evidence of operation.
OWNER
Any person in whose name the title to any taxicab is registered
with the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles or who appears in the
Division's records to be a conditional vendee or lessee or has any
other proprietary interest in a taxicab.
TAXICAB or TAXI
A motor vehicle used to transport passengers for hire which
does not operate over a fixed route and is not hired by the day or
hour.
No person shall operate a taxicab within the
Township unless both the owner and the driver of the taxicab are licensed
under this chapter.
The Township Council may establish, by resolution,
rules and regulations relating to the operating of taxicabs and the
conduct of licensees. A copy of the rules and regulations shall be
furnished to each licensee.