What do Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs do?

Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Includes hearse drivers.

  • Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
  • Test vehicle equipment such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
  • Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
  • Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.
  • Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
  • Complete accident reports when necessary.
  • Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
  • Drive taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
  • 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.
  • Record name, date, and taxi identification information on trip sheets, along with trip information such as time and place of pickup and drop-off, and total fee.
  • Perform minor vehicle repairs such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.
  • Vacuum and clean interiors, and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.
  • Pick up or meet employers according to requests, appointments, or schedules.
  • Perform errands for customers or employers, such as delivering or picking up mail and packages.
  • Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
  • Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts to transport and secure passengers with special needs.
  • Turn the taximeter on when passengers enter the cab, and turn it off when they reach the final destination.
  • Collect fares or vouchers from passengers and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
  • Provide passengers with information about the local area and points of interest, or give advice on hotels and restaurants.
  • Report to taxicab services or garages to receive vehicle assignments.

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Necessary Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Service Orientation
  • Operation and Control
  • Speaking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Monitoring

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