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Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers to and from their homes, workplaces, and other locations.

Taxi drivers often spend much of their time looking for fares, cruising the streets in high traffic areas. They pick up passengers at taxi stands or places where people gather, such as airports or train stations.

Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs are in the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career cluster and the Transportation Operations pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well below the statewide median

$11.42 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   15.2%

Above statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Check performance of lights, brakes, horn, and wipers.
  • Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
  • Drive passengers to destinations using quickest route.
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Job Title Examples:

 Patient Transportation Driver,  Taxi Cab Driver,  Transportation Aide 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.