As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Taxicab” means motor-driven vehicles having a seating capacity not in excess of seven (7) passengers and used for the transportation of persons for hire. Included within the meaning of the term shall not be any vehicle have a seating capacity in excess of seven (7) passengers and employed in transporting persons over regular routes having fixed termini or upon regular schedules of operation;
(2) “Taxicab operator” means any person, firm, association, or corporation owning and operating taxicabs.