Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 2214. Section 2214.
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(a)
“Carrier of passengers” means a motor carrier, passenger carrier, or charter-party carrier of passengers that operates a motor vehicle, on a commercial or for-hire basis, and engages in the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers.
(b)
“Charter-party carrier of passengers” has the same meaning as used in Section 5360 of the Public Utilities Code.
(c)
“Disembarkation” means the physical discharge of passengers from a transportation service provided by a carrier of passengers at a geographic location within California.
(d)
“Embarkation” means the physical commencement of a transportation service provided by a carrier of passengers.
(e)
“Motor vehicle” has the same meaning as used in Section 5359 of the Public Utilities Code.