What You'll 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.
  • Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
  • Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high-traffic areas.

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.

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Technologies & Tools

Actsoft Comet Tracker Digital Dispatch Easy Dispatch EventHelix WebTaxi Facebook GPC Autocab Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Windows Mobile Knowledge Cabmate PC Dispatch Penchant Software dispatchOffice Piccolo Software PiccoloTaxi TranWare Enterprise Suite TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite

How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Bicycle Taxi Driver Cab Driver Driver Hack Driver Hacker Limo Driver (Limousine Driver) Lyft Driver Pedicab Driver Rickshaw Driver Rideshare Cab Driver Shuttle Driver Taxi Cab Driver Taxi Driver Taxicab Driver Transportation Driver Van Driver Wheelchair Van Driver