Taxi Drivers

Taxi Drivers drive taxis to transport passengers to destinations on a fee-for-service basis, usually on a short-term, metered fare hiring arrangement.

  • The Job
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What the job involves

  • Stops at requested locations to pick up and set down passengers and their baggage
  • Collects fares and gives change
  • Controls lighting, heating and ventilation for passenger comfort
  • Observes prescribed speeds, nearby traffic, travelling conditions and signals to ensure safe arrival of passengers
  • Ensures passengers arrive at destinations on time