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.

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