Occupation

Taxi Drivers

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.

Also Known As: Bicycle Taxi Driver, Cab Driver, Driver, Hack Driver, Hacker, Limo Driver (Limousine Driver), Lyft Driver, Pedicab Driver +9 more

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Education & Training

Job Zone 2 Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Technology & Tools

Hot Technologies

  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Windows

Software (15)

  • Actsoft Comet Tracker
  • Digital Dispatch
  • Easy Dispatch
  • EventHelix WebTaxi
  • GPC Autocab
  • Mobile Knowledge Cabmate
  • PC Dispatch
  • Penchant Software dispatchOffice
  • Piccolo Software PiccoloTaxi
  • TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite
  • TranWare Enterprise Suite

Tools & Equipment (19)

  • Alarms
  • Closed-circuit TV cameras
  • Communications computers
  • Credit card processing machines
  • Global positioning system GPS receivers
  • Mobile data computers
  • Mobile electronic funds transfer point of sale EFTPOS equipment
  • Mobile electronic funds transfer point of sale EFTPOS printers
  • Satellite linkup systems
  • Security cameras
  • Smartphones
  • Sport utility vehicles SUVs
  • Tablet computers
  • Taxicabs
  • Taximeters
  • Text messaging equipment
  • Two way radios
  • Vans
  • Wheelchair lifts

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