National
| Median wages (2008) |
$10.36 hourly, $21,550 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
229,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Average (7% to 13%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
59,000 additional employees |
53-3041.00 - Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo.
Sample of reported job titles:
Shuttle Driver, Chauffeur, Van Driver, Limousine Driver (Limo Driver), Patient Transportation Driver, Taxi Cab Driver, Taxi Driver, Transportation Aide
Tasks
- Test vehicle equipment such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
- Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
- Drive taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
- Follow regulations governing taxi operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
- Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high traffic areas.
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
- Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
- 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.
- Complete accident reports when necessary.
- Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Automobiles or cars — Taxicabs |
| Distance meters — Taximeters |
| Lifts — Wheelchair lifts |
| Light trucks or sport utility vehicles — Sport utility vehicles SUVs |
| Limousines |
| Minivans or vans — Vans |
| Notebook computers — Mobile data computers |
| Two way radios |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Data base user interface and query software — ActSoft Comet; Penchant Software dispatchOffice; TranWare Enterprise Suite; TranWare Enterprise taxi, courier, shuttle, and paratransit scheduling and dispatch |
| Mobile location based services software — Digital Dispatch software; Easy Dispatch; Piccolo Software PiccoloTaxi; TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite |
