Taxi Drivers Career, Salary and Skills

Occupation description

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.

National salary and employment

Typical tasks

• Complete accident reports when necessary.
• 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.
• 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.
• Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
• Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
• Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.

Technology

• Actsoft Comet Tracker
• Digital Dispatch
• Easy Dispatch
• EventHelix WebTaxi
• Facebook
• GPC Autocab
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office software
• Microsoft Windows
• Mobile Knowledge Cabmate
• PC Dispatch
• Penchant Software dispatchOffice
• Piccolo Software PiccoloTaxi
• TranWare Enterprise Suite

Taxi Drivers salary by location

Areas with the highest reported employment for this occupation.

• Taxi Drivers Salary in CA
  Median $39,260 · Employment 3,880
• Taxi Drivers Salary in NV
  Median $44,800 · Employment 2,980
• Taxi Drivers Salary in Las Vegas, NV
  Median $44,800 · Employment 2,960
• Taxi Drivers Salary in AZ
  Median $36,120 · Employment 950
• Taxi Drivers Salary in WI
  Median $27,820 · Employment 880
• Taxi Drivers Salary in FL
  Median $28,060 · Employment 860
• Taxi Drivers Salary in TX
  Median $48,740 · Employment 460
• Taxi Drivers Salary in OR
  Median $37,120 · Employment 240
• Taxi Drivers Salary in Boston, MA
  Median $35,290 · Employment 230
• Taxi Drivers Salary in PA
  Median $35,480 · Employment 210
• Taxi Drivers Salary in MO
  Median $37,560 · Employment 200
• Taxi Drivers Salary in IL
  Median $36,770 · Employment 190

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