Taxi Drivers
What is a Taxi Driver?
Taxi drivers are professional transporters who operate taxis to provide passengers with safe and reliable transportation from one location to another. They navigate city streets, highways, and rural roads, acting as guides through their local geography, while ensuring passengers arrive at their destinations in a timely manner. Typically, taxi drivers must possess a valid driver's license and may require specific licenses or permits depending on regional regulations. They usually work in urban environments, catering to clientele that includes commuters, tourists, and individuals without personal vehicles. In addition to providing transportation, taxi drivers often engage with customers, offer assistance with luggage, and maintain the cleanliness and functionality of their vehicles. The job can entail irregular hours, weekends, and holidays, as demand for taxi services can fluctuate. Effective communication skills, a customer-oriented attitude, and a good sense of direction are essential qualities for success in this profession.
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.
Technology Skills
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Mobile location based services software
- Digital Dispatch
- Easy Dispatch
- Piccolo Software PiccoloTaxi
- TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite
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Data base user interface and query software
- Actsoft Comet Tracker
- Penchant Software dispatchOffice
- TranWare Enterprise Suite
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Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
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Operating system software
- Microsoft Windows
Tools Used
- Mobile phones
- Surveillance video or audio recorders
- Magnetic stripe readers and encoders
- Point of sale POS receipt printers
- Automobiles or cars
Detailed Work Activities
- Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
- Drive passenger vehicles.
- Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
- Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
- Assist passengers during vehicle boarding.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$27040.0 - $40630.0
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Assessment
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