Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs

Occupation

Description:

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

• Drive taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
• Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
• Determine fares based on trip distances and times ‪using taximeters and fee schedules,تاح and announce fares to passengers.
• 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.
• Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
• Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high traffic areas.

• Active Listening
  :
  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Operation and Control
  :
  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Speaking
  :
  Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Monitoring
  :
  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Social Perceptiveness
  :
  Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Service Orientation
  :
  Actively looking for ways to help people.

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In 2016, there were an estimated 305,100 jobs in the United States for Taxi Driver or Chauffeur. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 5% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 15,200 new jobs by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 32,700 job openings in this field each legally year.

The states with the most job growth are Utah, California and Maryland
. Watch out if you plan on working in District of Columbia, Minnesota or Illinois
. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

The average yearly salary ranges between $19,240 and $40,360. Taxi drivers and chauffeurs who work in District of Columbia, Washington or California make the highest salaries.

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