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Falling in Love with a Career Taxi and Limo Drivers. By Luke Reisner. Main Duties and Responsibilities. Taxi drivers and chauffeurs take passengers to and from their home, workplaces, and recreational pursuits.
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Falling in Love with a CareerTaxi and Limo Drivers By Luke Reisner
Main Dutiesand Responsibilities • Taxi drivers and chauffeurs take passengers to and from their home, workplaces, and recreational pursuits. • They drive people places, such as dining, entertainment, and shopping, and business-related events. • Drivers must be alert of the conditions on the road especially in heavy or congested traffic.
Education and Training Requirements • Taxi drivers or chauffeurs should have a high school diploma or a GED. • Drivers need to be able to communicate effectively, read maps, and use basic math.
Required Qualifications • Taxicab or limousine drivers must have a commercial drivers License (CDL) or a hacks license. • Taxi drivers and chauffeurs work almost exclusively with the public, and should be able to get along with many different types of people.
Average Wage or Salary Taxi and limo drivers can make thousands of dollars driving people from place to place. Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
Employment Outlook • Employment of taxi drivers and chauffeurs is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations.
Places Where People Work • The people work in major cites, suburbs and also towns.
Opportunities for Advancement • Taxi drivers and Limo chauffeurs can become an entrepreneur, starting their own company.
Occupations that are similar The jobs that are related • Bus driver • Truck drivers • Sales workers