Responsible for operating a vehicle and driving passengers to and from their destinations. Greets passengers, ascertains destination, watches for traffic signals, waits for passengers to take them to their next destination.
Primary Responsibilities
Drive people from one place to another in a taxi cab.
Figure out where passengers are going.
Ask for directions or determine directions on GPS.
Use knowledge of local streets and traffic patterns to avoid heavy traffic.
Pay tolls.
Vacuum and clean interior of cab.
Turn on and off meter.
Pick up and throw away debris from passengers.
Take payments.
Wax and wash exterior of car.
Service car and determine if repairs are needed.
Get oil changed and fluids checked regularly.
Pick up people at their request.
Operate wheelchair lifts.
Make change and issue receipts.
Determine fares based on distance, number of passengers, or times.