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 Edina
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 12. BUSINESSES
 Article VII. TAXICABS AND TAXICAB DRIVERS

§ 12-315. Definitions.  

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

    Charitable non-profit transportation vehicle means any vehicle for hire or other public motor vehicle that is being used by or on behalf of a non-profit charitable organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3), United States Internal Revenue Code, Non-Profit Organizations, whether owned and driven by a volunteer driver or an employee of the non-profit charitable organization who is not directly paid by riders.

    Street means any street, alley, avenue, court, bridge, lane or public place or highway in the city.

    Taxicab.

    (1)

    The term "taxicab" means any motor vehicle, as defined in Minn. Stats. § 169.011, having a seating capacity of seven or fewer persons including the driver and engaged in carrying of persons for hire, whether over a fixed route or not, and whether the motor vehicle is operated from a street stand, or subject to calls from a garage, or otherwise operated for hire.

    (2)

    The term "taxicab" does not include limousines, charitable non-profit transportation vehicles, vehicles used for transportation network service, motor vehicles subject to control and regulation by the metropolitan council, motor vehicles regularly used by morticians in carrying on their business, or motor vehicles hired on an hourly basis.

    Taxicab driver means any person who drives a taxicab.

    Transportation network company (TNC) means a person or entity that provides transportation network service.

    Transportation network service means a prearranged transportation service offered or provided for compensation using an internet-enabled application or digital platform to connect potential passengers with transportation network drivers. The term transportation network service does not include a ridesharing arrangement as that term is defined in Minn. Stats. ch. 169.011 subd. 65.

(Code 1970; Code 1992, § 1330.01; Ord. No. 1432; Ord. No. 1432-A1; Ord. No. 1331; Ord. No. 1331-A1; Ord. No. 1331-A2; Ord. No. 2014-15 , § 1, 9-16-2014)