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Related Jobs or Working with these Jobs A taxi driver drives cars licensed as taxis to transport passengers for a
fare that is calculated on a taxi meter. Taxi drivers usually work shifts
involving day, evening and weekend work. Taxi drivers have
constant contact
with the public. They must provide a service that meets the standards of
government regulatory authorities and the taxi network for which they drive. Taxi drivers need to know the city they drive in very well, as their passenger may have never been where they are travelling before. Taxi Drivers drive special cars which have been licensed as a taxi to transport passengers for a fare that is calculated on a special meter. Taxi drivers often work shifts involving either day, evening, night or weekend work. Taxi drivers transport passengers to and from
various destinations. They receive information via radio, collect passengers
from their destination and help them with their baggage. They may also
confirm with the passenger about a preferred route, as well as checking maps
for the most appropriate route. They transport passengers, help them to
disembark from the vehicle, assist them again with their luggage, and
collect fares. They may also process payments from credit cards or EFTPOS
payments. Some taxi drivers may also collect and deliver parcels. Alternative names: Driver
Duties and Tasks Taxi drivers may perform the following tasks:
Working conditions As taxi drivers have close contact with the public they must provide a service that meets the standards of the taxi network for which they drive.
Tools and technologies Taxi drivers need to be able to drive a car. Many taxi drivers drive automatic vehicles, but others use those with manual transmissions. They may also be required to read maps or road directories, or to operate GPS navigation equipment. They usually need to operate EFTPOS machines to process bank and credit card transactions.
Education and training/entrance requirements Employment Opportunities
Taxi drivers work for taxi companies or for themselves.
Most taxi owners drive their own taxis and have drivers who work the other
available shifts. Taxi drivers usually pay the taxi owner a rental, which
can be a flat rate or a percentage of the fares received. Taxi drivers must
have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST.
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