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Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Job Information
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Includes hearse drivers.
Information
- Taxi drivers and chauffeurs may work any schedule, including full time, part time, night, evening, weekend, and on a seasonal basis.
- Very few drivers are paid an hourly wage; most rent their vehicles from a cab fleet, although many own their vehicles.
- Local taxi commissions set licensing standards for driving experience and training.
- Job opportunities should be plentiful.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $22,760/yr ($11.38/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Average |
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Education | High School diploma |