Occupation: 53-3050

Taxi Drivers

Statistics
National
State
City
State
City
$36,220
Median Wage (USD, 2023)
20000
Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)
13.3%
Projected Growth (2023-2033)
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.

Experience Requirements Overview

  • Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
  • Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
  • These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
  • 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.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Collect fares or payment from customers.
  • Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
  • Prepare accident or incident reports.
  • Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
  • Drive passenger vehicles.

Tasks

  • 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.

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