passenger

passenger
One riding in a conveyance, as distinguished from one in control of the operation of the vehicle. One who travels in a public conveyance by virtue of contract, express or implied, with the carrier as to payment of fare or that which is accepted as the equivalent of a cash fare. A person whom a common carrier has contracted to carry from one place to another, and has in the course of the performance of that contract received under his care, either upon the means of conveyance, or at the point of departure of that means of conveyance. 14 Am J2d Car § 740. One transported for hire or under a contract with the carrier as distinguished from one riding a train or other conveyance for the purpose of rendering service in connection with the journey. 29A Am J Rev ed Ins § 1253. A person being carried in an elevator or riding on an escalator. 26 Am J2d Elev §§ 23-32, 79. See guest in aircraft; guest in motor vehicle.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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