Taxi Drivers
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.
Sample of reported job titles:
Cab Driver, Taxi Cab Driver, Taxi Driver
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- 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.
- 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.
Technology Skills
- Data base user interface and query software:Actsoft Comet Tracker,Penchant Software dispatchOffice,TranWare Enterprise Suite
- Mobile location based services software:Digital Dispatch,Easy Dispatch,EventHelix WebTaxi,GPC Autocab,Mobile Knowledge Cabmate,PC Dispatch,Piccolo Software PiccoloTaxi,TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite
- Office suite software:Microsoft Office
- Operating system software:Microsoft Windows
- Spreadsheet software:Microsoft Excel
Occupational Requirements
Detailed Work Activities
- Assist passengers during vehicle boarding.
- Calculate costs of goods or services.
- Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
- Collect fares or payment from customers.
- Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
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