Taxi Drivers

Also Called:

Cab Driver,

Taxi Cab Driver,

Taxi Driver

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

What do they typically do on the job?

  • 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.

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Interests

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Does this sound like something you'd like to do?

1. Do some research

  • Identify how your interests, values, and strengths match this occupation
  • Talk to someone who works in this field or spend a day job shadowing
  • Use the colleges and training directory to explore programs related to this career

2. Plan your next move

  • Talk to your college and career counselor or school admissions staff
  • Visit Idaho Launch
  • Search for available Taxi Drivers jobs on Idaho Works

Data for NSI career cards comes from the following: Idaho Department of Labor, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*NET, MyNextMove, and Career OneStop