A Taxi Driver, also known as a Taxi Cab Driver or Taxi Operator, transports passengers to their destinations in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Some typical duties included in a Taxi Driver job description are responding to dispatch requests to pick up passengers, choosing the fastest route to a destination and helping passengers load and unload shopping, packages, luggage and other items.
A Taxi Driver should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Taxi Driver should be able to execute:
- Responding to dispatch requests to pick up passengers
- Waiting for passengers outside key buildings, such as hotels or airports, or driving through metropolitan areas to find passengers in real time
- Greeting passengers and helping load and unload luggage
- Determining the quickest route to take to a destination
- Answering questions about local attractions, restaurants and other topics
- Collecting payment from passengers and making change as needed
A competitive Taxi Driver will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Interpersonal skills to build rapport with passengers
- Basic understanding of how automobiles operate to identify signs that a vehicle needs to be serviced
- Observation skills to spot potential road hazards and issues with vehicles
- Familiarity with traffic safety rules, laws and best practices
- Ability to load and unload potentially heavy luggage and packages into and out of a cab
- Extensive knowledge of a city’s roads and points of interests
