As used in this act
"Vehicle" means and includes any horse-drawn vehicle owned or operated in the business of carrying passengers for hire by a driver furnished with the vehicle or by any other person.
"Person" means and includes any individual, co-partnership, association, corporation or joint stock company, their lessees, trustees or receivers appointed by any court whatsoever.
"Street" means and includes any street, avenue, park, parkway, highway, or other public place.
N.J.S. § 48:16A-1