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Taxi Drivers - 53-3054.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

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SOC Occupation Groups

53-0000	Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
53-3000	Motor Vehicle Operators
53-3050	Passenger Vehicle Drivers
53-3054.00	Taxi Drivers

Related Occupations

43-5021.00	Couriers and Messengers
43-5032.00	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
53-3031.00	Driver/Sales Workers Bright Outlook
53-3033.00	Light Truck Drivers
53-3051.00	Bus Drivers, School
53-3052.00	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
53-3053.00	Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
53-4031.00	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
53-4041.00	Subway and Streetcar Operators
53-6021.00	Parking Attendants

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.
Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high-traffic areas.
Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.
Provide passengers with information or advice about the local area, points of interest, hotels, or restaurants.
Report to taxicab services or garages to receive vehicle assignments.
Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
Turn the taximeter on when passengers enter the cab, and turn it off when they reach the final destination.
Vacuum and clean interiors and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.