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Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo.
Other names for Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs:
Transportation Aide, Transportation Assistant, Utility Worker Driver, Van Driver, Wide Load Escort, Auto Driver, Cab Driver, Chauffeur, Corporate Driver, Courtesy Car Driver, Courtesy Van Driver, Crew Car Driver, Delivery Driver, Drive Away Driver, Driver, Escort Car Driver, Flag Car Driver, Funeral Car Chauffeur, Funeral Car Driver, Hack Driver, Hacker, Hearse Driver, Jeep Driver, Limousine Driver (Limo Driver), Livery Car Driver, Motor Pool Driver, New Car Driver, Patient Transportation Driver, Rental Car Deliverer, Shuttle Bus Driver, Shuttle Driver, Taxi Cab Driver, Taxi Driver, Taxicab Driver, Tow Bar Driver,
What do Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs do?
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.
Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
Vacuum and clean interiors, and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.
Pick up or meet employers according to requests, appointments, or schedules.
Operate vans with special equipment, such as wheelchair lifts to transport people with special needs.
Collect fares or vouchers from passengers and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
Perform minor vehicle repairs such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.
Turn the taximeter on when passengers enter the cab, and turn it off when they reach the final destination.
Report to taxicab services or garages to receive vehicle assignments.
Perform errands for customers or employers, such as delivering or picking up mail and packages.
Provide passengers with information about the local area and points of interest, or give advice on hotels and restaurants.
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Light trucks or sport utility vehicles
Automobiles or cars
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Minivans or vans
Lifts
Technology used
Data base user interface and query software
Mobile location based services software
