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10+ years of experience
Transported clients safely to various locations, including work, airport, hotels and stations; provided door-to-door assistance.
- Helped passengers load and unload their baggage; assisted with luggage, groceries, wheelchairs and walkers.
- Coordinated with dispatchers, customer service representatives, office personnel and customers.
- Steadily increased revenue through strong focus on customer service.
- Maintained the cab in clean and sanitary conditions; scheduled minor repairs and service.
- Completed daily paperwork and trip logs.
0-5 years of experience
Transported passengers to desired destinations.
- Worked rotating shifts seven days a week.
- Managed credit card payments.
- Scheduled passenger reservations.
- Resolved disputes with passengers in a professional manner.
- Communicated with customers in English and Spanish and provided comfort and support when needed.
0-5 years of experience
Picked up and delivered customers in the Crown-Heights/Flatbush area of Brooklyn
- Provided superior customer service to all passengers
- Delivered over 10 passengers on a daily basis using the quickest routes in the area
- Transport clients at the executive level to the assigned destination in the Brooklyn area
0-5 years of experience
Provides transportation to hundreds of customers/clients throughout the state(s) of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia on a daily basis.
- Smart management of time resulted in high quality, low complaints, and high clientele customer base.
- Due to nature of profession, was able to provide service within a 24 hour, 7 days a week timeframe.
- Increased requests for [company name] drivers by 25%
- Assists customers on estimated times to ensure on-time arrivals based on experience within driving throughout the state(s) of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia on a daily basis.
0-5 years of experience
Provides transportation to hundreds of customers/clients throughout the state(s) of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia on a daily basis.
- Smart management of time resulted in high quality, low complaints, and high clientele customer base.
- Due to nature of profession, was able to provide service within a 24 hour, 7 days a week timeframe.
- Increased requests for [company name] drivers by 25%
- Assists customers on estimated times to ensure on-time arrivals based on experience within driving throughout the state(s) of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia on a daily basis.
0-5 years of experience
Safely, efficiently drive passengers to destinations throughout Chicago and the suburbs.
- Manage finances – 3rd party vendor transactions, reimbursables, work incidentals
- Provide excellent customer service, professionally manage sometimes belligerent customers.
- Maintain clean, pleasant cab interior and exterior.
- Utilize teamwork skills to coordinate shared car schedule with another driver on a daily basis
- Actively participate in the informal cab driver community, communicating and mentoring.
6-10 years of experience
Drove taxicab to transport passengers for a fee.
- Dispatch Calls
- Executed daily operations of car maintenance.
- Collect fee recorded on taximeter based on mileage and time factor and recorded transactions on log.
- Trained new cab drivers.
6-10 years of experience
Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.
- Provided a high level of customer service and passengers relations based on outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
- Drive taxicabs, in order to transport passengers.
10+ years of experience
Picked up and dropped off passengers
- Used the fastest and safest routes
- Helped to load and unload the vehicle
- Calculated the right fare and gave the correct change to customers
- Kept vehicle clean and in good working order
- Delivered food to customers homes and offices
0-5 years of experience
I was responsible for driving locals and visitors around the Las Vegas Valley.
- I ensured all passengers arrived at their destinations in a safe and timely manner.
- I had zero accidents while employed at Desert Cab.
- During my employment, I always booked in the top 10% of the company’s daily monetary average.
- I still remain in contact with many clients who have become my personal clients outside of the work place due to my personality and professionalism I displayed during our first meeting.
10+ years of experience
Picked up passengers and drove them to their destination
- Communicated with dispatch office regularly
- Loading and unloading passengers items
- Completed monetary transactions by cash or credit card
0-5 years of experience
Determined pricing based on trip distances and times, and billed accordingly.
- Created and monitored all accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Paid all bills out of company accounts
- Billed customers for services rendered
- Created and monitored all schedules and rescheduled as needed with other companies
- Have Chauffeur’s license in order to drive limousines, company cars and privately owned vehicles to transport customers.
- Offered tour services for the local Grand Rapids and surrounding areas.
10+ years of experience
Responsible for servicing the community by assisting patrons reach their destination.
- Accountable for making sure that general maintenance of the company vehicles are up to date.
- Responsible for assuring that customers are transported in a safe efficient manner.
- Exhibited proper customer service etiquette in order to satisfy each patron.
- Responsible for maneuvering around the Boston area with only the use of a road map
0-5 years of experience
- Safely drive customers to their destinations
- Make sure the vehicle is clean, and up to date with maintenance
- Worked as the dispatcher and assigned drivers with new calls and helped with directions
- Interact well with customers from different backgrounds
0-5 years of experience
- Drove taxicab to transport passengers for fee
- Picked up passengers in response to radio and telephone requests for services
- Collected fees and recorded transactions on log
6-10 years of experience
Check the condition of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
- Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
- Determine and collect fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
- 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.
- Turn the taximeter on when passengers enter the cab, and turn it off when they reach the final destination.
- Complete accident reports when necessary.
- Vacuum and clean interiors, and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.
0-5 years of experience
Respond to telephone calls for car service.
- Drive passengers to the different locations upon their request.
- Conduct Costumer service.
- Manage funds/Conduct financial transactions with passengers.
- Ensure that all insurance and licenses are up to date.
- Responsible for maintenance of the Vehicle.
- Oversee one driver.
6-10 years of experience
Picked up and delivered customers
- Took fastest and safest routes
- Collected fares or vouchers from customers
- Determined the fares based on the trip distances
- Kept the vehicle clean.
6-10 years of experience
Operated a company-owned vehicle averaging over 250+ miles per shift
- Provided transportation services to clientele in the Colorado Springs region and outlying areas
- Extensive knowledge and compliance of all federal, state and local guidelines
- Implemented safety regulations to ensure client, driver and equipment safety
- Expert driving capabilities for maneuvering of vehicle during all weather conditions
- Kept detailed records pertaining to customer transactions, mileage and inspection reporting
- Maintained cleanliness of interior and exterior of vehicle above set company standards
- Performed monetary exchanges, specifically cash sales and credit card transactions
- Complied with personal health regulations by submitting to an annual physical screening
- Utilized interpersonal skills during transport of clientele, maintaining professionalism at all times
- Successfully upheld a basic drivers license and a clean driving record for over eight years
0-5 years of experience
- Communicate with dispatchers by computer, telephone, or radio in order to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
- Picked up passengers in response to computer and telephone relayed requests for services
- Collected fee recorded on taximeter based on mileage and time factor and recorded transactions on log.
- Test vehicle equipment such as brakes, windshield wipers, battery, and engine fluids, in order to ensure proper operation.
6-10 years of experience
Tested vehicle equipment such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
- Drove taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
- Followed regulations governing taxi operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
- Provided passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.
0-5 years of experience
Assist with transporting customers to and from destinations
- Knowledge of the city and surrounding areas
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as decision making
- Excellent math skills
- Networked with local hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and businesses to assist their clients and customers with transportation.
- Enters and/or retrieves data from established computer files using knowledge of various computer software applications.
- Uses QA process to verify completeness, accuracy and format of scanned documents.
- Maintains quality customer service by ensuring accurate and complete documentation on required forms
- Performs various clerical duties such as filing, faxing, scanning, copying, sorting/distributing
6-10 years of experience
Transport 20 to 30 passengers daily to their destination
- Assist patrons with embarking and disembarking
- Chart routes for best possible traveling solutions for patrons
- Perform cash, debit and credit transactions daily
- Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently
0-5 years of experience
Transport passengers safely to and from destinations throughout the greater Boston area.
- Perform daily vehicle inspection.
- Maintain a daily taxi waybill to track mileage, tolls, gas, and client pick up and drop off locations.
- Collecting cash, vouchers, coupons and credit card payment.
10+ years of experience
Picks up passengers in response to radio or telephone relayed request for service
- Collects fee record on taxi meter based on mileage or time factor and records transaction on log
- Assists passengers with any luggage or cargo they may have; Provide passengers with information about the local area and points of interest, and/or give advice on hotels and restaurant
- Notify dispatch or company mechanics of vehicle problem
0-5 years of experience
- Providing friendly, courteous Customer Service to the passengers.
- Safety was a must number one priority for both clients and me.
- Fueling, vacuum, clean interiors, wash and polish exteriors of taxi.
- Using taximeters and fee schedules, and collect fares from the passengers.
- Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.
- Complete accident reports when necessary.
- Knowledge of lass Vegas Areas
0-5 years of experience
Driving customers safely to their places in shortest time possible
- Handling customers problems efficiently
- Dealing with difficult customers such as drunk and/or trouble makers in a proper safe way
- Handling car problems and maintenance and fixing some of mechanical issues
- Patient, smiley, helpful with needy customers and able to self control under difficult circumstances.
6-10 years of experience
Provide the highest level of customer service
- Transport passenger to their destinations
- Collect fares and maintain log of daily activities
- Assist passengers with luggage or cargo
- Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and perform basis automobile repairs
- Small package delivery
0-5 years of experience
- Collect fares or vouchers from passengers; and make change and/or issue receipts, as necessary.
- Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer in order 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.
- Follow regulations governing taxi operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
- Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
0-5 years of experience
Licensed by the City of Indianapolis
- Super-Service Program Certified
- Completed Safe Driving Course
- Responsibilities included driving and maintaining a clean and safe cab, running a meter, handling cash, credit cards, vouchers, and using GPS
0-5 years of experience
Communicating via telephone and E-Mail to exchange and receive the requests from passengers
- Collecting fares from passengers
- Performing vehicle maintenance by regulating tire pressure and checking oil, gas, and water levels on a daily basis
- Testing vehicle equipment such as lights, horns, brakes, and windshield wipers
- Keeping a record of driver’s name, taxi identification, trip dates, and other information including pick up and drop location, time and fee for each trip, etc.
- Helping passengers with their luggages and to enter and exit the taxi
- Ensuring punctual pick up and drop of the scheduled passengers
- Providing information about local spots, hotels, airports, shopping malls, etc., to the passengers
- Performing urgent vehicle repairs when needed
- Maintaining a track record of delays and accidents
0-5 years of experience
Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
- 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.
- Drive taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
0-5 years of experience
Provide transportation to/from any location on Oahu
- Provide excellent customer service
- Extensive knowledge of Oahu and daily traffic patterns
- Physically fit and able to lift upwards of 75 lbs.
- General upkeep and maintenance of vehicle
0-5 years of experience
- Provide transportation services for clientele.
- Keep daily logs of trips.
- Use two-way to interact with the dispatcher.
- Responsible for providing efficient customer service.
- Vehicle inspection before driving.
0-5 years of experience
- Driving clients to their destinations
- Picking and dropping packages to all places
- Forklift
- Manually making and picking cases
- Heavy lifting
0-5 years of experience
- Arrive on time to picked up guests from requested locations and dropped them off at their destinations
- Turn on and off meter
- Take payments and make change and issue receipts
- Help passengers get in and out of car
- Loading and unloading their luggage
- Use knowledge of local streets and traffic patterns to avoid heavy traffic
6-10 years of experience
Pick up passengers and drop them off to assigned places
- Assist passengers in embarking and disembarking
- Assist passages with luggage loading and unloading
- Chart routes for best possible travelling solution
- Perform routine maintenance on the vehicle
- Fix minor errors in the vehicle
- Keep in constant touch with the dispatch office
0-5 years of experience
- Independent operator in a high stress situation
- Interact and ensure satisfactory service to a diverse population of customers
- Provided first-class service to all customers in a fast-paced environment
0-5 years of experience
Provided excellent customer service to my clients
- Communicated with dispatch office regularly to ensure timely arrival and departure of clients
- As a courier my main responsibility was to pick up and drop off patients to and from their doctor appointments
- Entrusted to transport blood, organs, and other medical materials/supplies from hospital to hospital
0-5 years of experience
Provides taxi transportation to the City Of Indianapolis, Indiana
- Provides service for accounts that contribute to the community such as; Little Red Door, Medicaid, and Ciaco
- Accepts call through the computerized system
- Market and promote services
0-5 years of experience
Receive radio instruction to pick up passengers.
- Record pick-up and drop-off on formation in Trip Sheep.
- Monitor vehicle performance and schedule repairs and regular maintenance appointments.
- Strictly Adhere to traffic laws.
6-10 years of experience
Driving manual car
- Picking up passengers and transporting to their destinations
- Cash handling
- Providing excellent customer service
- Cleaning and maintaining vehicle
6-10 years of experience
Securing wheelchairs prior to transport.
- Taking the shortest and safest route.
- Helping load and unload vehicle.
- Calculating fare and returning correct change
- Operating, and maintaining LEASED vehicle to DOT standards.
0-5 years of experience
- Transported passengers to their appointments.
- Drove passengers to the airports in New York City.
- Assisted passengers with their luggage.
0-5 years of experience
Profound driving skills and strong ability to work long hours.
- Excellent communication skills, and ability to work with others and maintain calm during difficult situations.
- In-depth listening skills: taking time to understand others as they speak and ask questions as appropriate.
- Strong communication skills with dispatcher by radio, telephone and computer in order to exchange information and receive request.
0-5 years of experience
- Provide well-mannered service to passengers
- Drive passengers to destinations
- Keep the taxi clean and tidy
- Assist passengers with bags and luggage when needed
- Collect flat-rate or taximeter fares
- Maintain contact with taxi dispatch unit
- Take vehicle for servicing if necessary
Taxi Driver Duties and Responsibilities
While the minimum age requirement and the clean driving record requirements may vary from state to state, the primary duties performed by taxi drivers are more uniform. These core duties include:
Operate Vehicle Taxi drivers are responsible for utilizing a vehicle that is leased from the cab company to pick up passengers from a specified location and quickly and safely deliver them to their drop-off destination.
Load and Unload Passengers They are expected to provide professional and courteous service to all passengers. As a part of this customer service, taxi drivers assist riders with their luggage, bags, grocery, etc. when they enter and exit the vehicle.
Maintain Vehicle To ensure that passengers have a safe riding experience, drivers are responsible for performing routine checks on their vehicle such as measurement of fluid levels and tire inspection and reporting any problems.
Keep Records Taxi drivers have to maintain accurate logs of mileage, travel time, fares, and work hours. This is important for payroll and tax purposes.
Clean Vehicles A clean vehicle contributes to a more pleasant and comfortable riding experience for passengers. Taxi drivers help create this greater experience by washing the outside of the vehicle and cleaning and vacuuming the inside of the cab.
Taxi Driver Skills and Qualifications
Taxi drivers should enjoy driving and have a good knowledge of getting around in the city or cities in which they will be driving. Interpersonal skills and the ability to follow directions are also sought by employers. Other preferred skills/abilities employers look for:
- Communication – Taxi drivers must be able to effectively interact verbally with dispatchers from whom they will receive passenger pick up instructions and with passengers from various levels of society who they are responsible for driving
- Map Reading – Maps may be utilized to determine the most efficient way to get a passenger to his or her destination
- Math – Basic math skills are required to count cash fares and give back accurate change and to calculate hours, mileage, and commissions
- Problem Solving – Taxi drivers must be able to make quick decisions concerning route changes in the event of closed roads, construction, and/or heavy traffic and resolve passenger complaints
- Driving Skills – The ability to maneuver the vehicle safely in high traffic and adverse weather conditions is necessary for passenger safety
Taxi Driver Education and Training
Education above the secondary level is not required for taxi drivers and for many companies, a high school diploma is not a requirement. On-the-job training is provided for most positions, with one to two years of driving experience preferred.
Taxi Driver Salary and Outlook
Taxi drivers are frequently paid daily. This pay is usually commission based according to the fare total. The average salary for drivers is $24,300. The lowest 10 percent earn an average of $18,250 and the highest earn a median salary of $38,500. One of the benefits for this position is a sign on bonus that ranges from $500 – $1,000. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the growth rate for this position will be average through 2026, with a rate of five percent.
Helpful Resources
Interested in learning more about what it takes to be a successful taxi driver? If so, check out the following websites and books for more information:
National Taxi Workers’ Alliance (NTWA) – Founded in 2011, NTWA is the only national union dedicated to taxi drivers. The mission of this organization is to help protect drivers’ full-time work status and pay, rights, and offer consumer protections. NTWA has affiliates in New York City, Philadelphia, Austin, Montgomery County, and San Francisco and several organizational drives are taking place in other cities throughout the United States.
Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) – TLPA is a nonprofit association established in 1917 for the private passenger transportation industry. Its 1,000-taxicab company membership is served through the provision of representation in federal legislative issues, which affords the protection of industry rights and opportunities as well as the expansion of them. The site offers the collection and distribution of industry information, professional development, and education forums.
Streetwise: How Taxi Drivers Establish Customer’s Trustworthiness – Authors Diego Gambetta and Heather Hamill offer insight into determining individuals’ trustworthiness. This is a critical skill for taxi drivers because an error in judgement can result in the loss of life. Using an analysis of cab drivers in New York City and Belfast, Northern Ireland, the authors provide sign management and defensive strategies to help minimize potential harm.
Taxi Driver and Chauffeur Career: The Insider’s Guide to Finding a Job at an Amazing Firm, Acing the Interview & Getting Promoted – Author Anne Johnson helps prospective cabbies with their entrance into the taxi driving industry by providing guidance on topics such as: whether your personality type fits that needed for the position, the roles and responsibilities, how to dress, and common mistakes to avoid in the job search and interview.
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