Taxi Drivers
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.
- Tasks
- 16 tasksNot rated core or supplemental
- Family
- Transportation & Material MovingOne of its 57 occupations
- Code
- 53-3054.00SOC 2018: 53-3054
What the work is made of
O*NET lists these 16 tasks but has not rated them core or supplemental. Each is quoted as published, with where it came from.
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- Task 1. Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.Not ratedTask 23758Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 2. Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.Not ratedTask 23759Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 3. Complete accident reports when necessary.Not ratedTask 23760Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 4. Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.Not ratedTask 23761Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 5. Drive taxicabs or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.Not ratedTask 23762Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 6. Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.Not ratedTask 23763Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 7. Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.Not ratedTask 23764Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 8. Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.Not ratedTask 23765Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 9. Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.Not ratedTask 23766Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 10. Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high-traffic areas.Not ratedTask 23767Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 11. Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.Not ratedTask 23768Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 12. Provide passengers with information or advice about the local area, points of interest, hotels, or restaurants.Not ratedTask 23769Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 13. Report to taxicab services or garages to receive vehicle assignments.Not ratedTask 23770Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 14. Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.Not ratedTask 23771Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 15. Turn the taximeter on when passengers enter the cab, and turn it off when they reach the final destination.Not ratedTask 23772Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
- Task 16. Vacuum and clean interiors and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.Not ratedTask 23773Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 53-3054
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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