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Job Description

Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Includes hearse drivers.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 53-3041.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 26,790.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 12.00
Currently, there are 188,860 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs”.

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Tasks for “Taxi Driver”

Vacuum and clean interiors and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.
Collect fares or vouchers from passengers and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
Complete accident reports when necessary.
Report to taxicab services or garages to receive vehicle assignments.
Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
Pick up or meet employers according to requests, appointments, or schedules.
Provide passengers with information about the local area and points of interest or give advice on hotels and restaurants.
Record name, date, and taxi identification information on trip sheets, along with trip information, such as time and place of pickup and drop-off, and total fee.
Drive taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.
Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with special needs.
Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles and help them with any luggage.
Perform errands for customers or employers, such as delivering or picking up mail and packages.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
Turn the taximeter on when passengers enter the cab and turn it off when they reach the final destination.
Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high traffic areas.

Related Technology & Tools

Vans
Sport utility vehicles SUVs
Two way radios
Mobile electronic funds transfer point of sale EFTPOS printers
Tablet computers
Pedicabs
Credit card processing machines
Rickshaws
Personal digital assistants PDA
Text messaging equipment
Taxicabs
Alarms
Limousines
Bicycle taxis
Security cameras
Smartphones
Satellite linkup systems
Mobile electronic funds transfer point of sale EFTPOS equipment
Taximeters
Mobile data computers
Wheelchair lifts
Closed-circuit TV cameras
Global positioning system GPS receivers
Communications computers

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