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Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.
Sample of reported job titles:
Cab Driver, Taxi Cab Driver, Taxi Driver
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Tasks Save Table: XLSX CSV
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Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
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Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
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Complete accident reports when necessary.
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Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
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Drive taxicabs or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
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Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
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Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
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Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.
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Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
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Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high-traffic areas.
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Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.
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Provide passengers with information or advice about the local area, points of interest, hotels, or restaurants.
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Report to taxicab services or garages to receive vehicle assignments.
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Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
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Turn the taximeter on when passengers enter the cab, and turn it off when they reach the final destination.
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Vacuum and clean interiors and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.
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Technology Skills Save Table: XLSX CSV
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Data base user interface and query software — Actsoft Comet Tracker; Penchant Software dispatchOffice; TranWare Enterprise Suite
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Mobile location based services software — Digital Dispatch; Easy Dispatch; Piccolo Software PiccoloTaxi; TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite
; 4 more
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Office suite software — Microsoft Office software
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Operating system software — Microsoft Windows
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Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
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Web page creation and editing software — Facebook
Hot Technologies are requirements most frequently included across all employer job postings.
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table: XLSX CSV
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Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
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Drive passenger vehicles.
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Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
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Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
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Assist passengers during vehicle boarding.
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Calculate costs of goods or services.
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Collect fares or payment from customers.
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Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
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Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
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Prepare accident or incident reports.
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Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
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Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
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Job Zone Save Table: XLSX CSV
- Title
- Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
- Related Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Job Zone Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- SVP Range
- 3 months to 1 year of preparation (4.0 to < 6.0)
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Training & Credentials
- State training
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- Local training
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- Certifications
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- State licenses
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- Apprenticeships
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Have a career path or location in mind? Visit Apprenticeship.gov
external site to find apprenticeship opportunities near you.
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Wages & Employment Trends
- Median wages (2021)
- $14.09 hourly, $29,310 annual
- State wages
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- Local wages
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- Employment (2021)
- 128,500 employees
- Projected growth (2021-2031)
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Much faster than average (11% or higher)
- Projected job openings (2021-2031)
- 19,400
- State trends
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2021 wage data
external site and 2021-2031 employment projections
external site.
“Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2021-2031). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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Job Openings on the Web
- State job openings
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- Local job openings
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