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Job Description


	Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

	Education: These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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Significant Points


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	Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs may work any schedule, including full-time, part-time, night, evening, weekend, and seasonal work. Many taxi drivers like the independent, unsupervised work of driving their automobile. Local governments set license standards for driving experience and training; many taxi and limousine companies set higher standards. Job opportunities will be good because of the need to replace the many people who work in this occupation for short periods and then leave.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs
Taxi and Limousine Service	47,050
Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation	22,890
Automobile Dealers	11,700
Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing	8,530
Traveler Accommodation	8,040
Individual and Family Services	7,900
Community Care Facilities for the Elderly	4,970
Other Personal Services	4,760
School and Employee Bus Transportation	4,620
Death Care Services	4,320

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Title: "Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs"

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