Washington Code > Chapter 46.72 – Transportation of passengers in for hire vehicles
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- for hire operator: means and includes any person, concern, or entity engaged in the transportation of passengers for compensation in for hire vehicles. See Washington Code 46.72.010
- for hire vehicle: includes all vehicles used for the transportation of passengers for compensation, except auto stages, school buses operating exclusively under a contract to a school district, ride-sharing vehicles under chapter 46. See Washington Code 46.72.010
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080