Taxi Drivers

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Cab Driver, Taxi Cab Driver, Taxi Driver

What they do:
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.
On the job, you would:
  • Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
  • Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
  • Complete accident reports when necessary.

Knowledge

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Skills

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Abilities

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Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel Hot Technology

Mobile location based services software

  • Digital Dispatch
  • TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite

Data base user interface and query software

  • Actsoft Comet Tracker
  • TranWare Enterprise Suite

Education

Education: (rated 2 of 5)

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