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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Auto Driver

2.	Cab Driver

3.	Chauffeur

4.	Chauffeur, Funeral Car

5.	Courtesy Car Driver

6.	Courtesy Van Driver

7.	Crew Car Driver

8.	Deliverer, Car Rental

9.	Delivery Driver

10.	Drive Away Driver

11.	Driver

12.	Driver, Utility Worker

13.	Escort Car Driver

14.	Flag Car Driver

15.	Funeral Car Driver

16.	Hack Driver

17.	Hacker

18.	Hearse Driver

19.	Jeep Driver

20.	Limousine Driver (Limo Driver)

21.	Livery Car Driver

22.	Motor Pool Driver

23.	New Car Driver

24.	Patient Transportation Driver

25.	Shuttle Bus Driver

26.	Shuttle Driver

27.	Taxi Cab Driver

28.	Taxi Driver

29.	Taxicab Driver

30.	Tow Bar Driver

31.	Transportation Aide

32.	Van Driver

33.	Wide Load Escort

Job Tasks

	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.

	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.

	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.

	Collect fares or vouchers from passengers and make change or issue receipts as necessary.

	Complete accident reports when necessary.

	Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.

	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.

	Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.

	Vacuum and clean interiors, and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.

	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.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.


		drive automobile, van, or light truck

		operate highway passenger vehicles

		transport passengers or cargo

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.


		collect payment

		provide customer service in surface transportation

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.


		read maps

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.


		load/unload passenger luggage or cargo

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.


		perform safety inspections in transportation setting

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.


		use local or regional geographical knowledge to transportation

		follow traffic laws

		use established traffic or transportation procedures

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).


		operate cleaning equipment

		use two-way radio or mobile phone

		use hand or power tools

		use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
	Anyone who has been in a large city knows the importance of taxi and limousine services. Taxi drivers and chauffeurs help passengers get to and from their homes, workplaces, and recreational pursuits such as dining, entertainment, and shopping, as well as to and from business-related events. These professional drivers also help out-of-town business people and tourists get around in unfamiliar surroundings. Some drivers offer sight-seeing services around their city.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
	Taxi drivers and chauffeurs occasionally have to load and unload heavy luggage and packages. Driving for long periods can be tiring and uncomfortable, especially in densely populated urban areas. Drivers must be alert to conditions on the road, especially in heavy and congested traffic or in bad weather. They must take precautions to prevent accidents and avoid sudden stops, turns, and other driving maneuvers that would jar passengers. Taxi drivers risk robbery because they work alone and often carry large amounts of cash.

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