Md. Code, Transportation § 11-165
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 11-165, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§11–165.
Official statutory text
(a) “Taxicab” means, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a motor vehicle for hire that:
(1) Is designed to carry seven or fewer individuals, including the driver; and
(2) Is used to accept or solicit passengers for transportation for hire between those points along highways in this State as the passengers request.
(b) “Taxicab” does not include a motor vehicle operated on regular schedules and between fixed termini with the approval of the Public Service Commission.
(1) Is designed to carry seven or fewer individuals, including the driver; and
(2) Is used to accept or solicit passengers for transportation for hire between those points along highways in this State as the passengers request.
(b) “Taxicab” does not include a motor vehicle operated on regular schedules and between fixed termini with the approval of the Public Service Commission.
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