Taxicab Driver

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Work Tasks

• Pick up people who have called, people who wave at them, and people waiting at cab stands, and drive them where they want to go
• Help people get in and out of the cab and help them with their luggage
• Keep records of each trip and collect the fares
• Call the dispatcher at the end of each trip
• Work for taxi companies or own their own cab
• Work with report forms, luggage, passengers, money, radios, and cell phones

Salary, Size & Growth

• $30,000 average per year ($14.50 per hour)
• A large occupation (161,900 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (1.6% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A taxicab license, a good driving record, and able to speak English
• Employers Prefer: A high school diploma
• Skills/Courses: Must know local streets, traffic laws, safe driving practices, rules for taxicabs, and how to deal with customers
• Certification/Licensing: A taxicab license requires a regular driver's license, a training program, and passing a test.