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Taxi Drivers

  • Bright Outlook
  • Rapid Growth

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.

What you’d do

  • Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
  • Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
  • Complete accident reports when necessary.
  • Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
  • Drive taxicabs or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
  • Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
  • Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
  • Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.

How to get there

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Also called

  • Cab Driver
  • Taxi Cab Driver
  • Taxi Driver

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