Taxi Driver Jobs in California

A Taxi Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry by providing convenient, safe, and efficient transport services to passengers. Their responsibilities include picking up and delivering customers to their desired destinations, helping passengers load and unload their luggage, maintaining the vehicle clean and in good working condition, and adhering to traffic rules and regulations. They often serve as the first point of contact for tourists and visitors, providing critical information about the city, its landmarks, and directions.

Essential skills for a Taxi Driver include good driving skills, customer service skills, knowledge of local geography, and the ability to work long hours. They should have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and often, taxi drivers need to obtain a special taxi or chauffeur's license to operate. Before becoming a Taxi Driver, a person might have roles such as a delivery driver, school bus driver, or courier, which can provide them with valuable experience in navigation, time management, and customer service.

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Class A Yard Driver / Hostler II (TCY)

  • Tracy, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Tracy, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Overview Join Xpress Global Systems (XGS) as a Class A Yard Driver / Hostler II and experience a career where simplicity meets growth. This Yard Driver / Hostler will be responsible for moving...

Driver

  • Glendale, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Overview If you reside in California, please see our California Applicant Privacy Policy for more information about our data handling practices and your data rights. Responsibilities MV...

Mail Clerk Driver

  • Oakland, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Requisition ID # 166118 Job Category: Transportation Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Engineering, Planning & Strategy Work Type: Onsite Job Location: Oakland Department Overview...

Activity Assistant Driver

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 10 hours ago

ABOUT THE ROLE As an Activity Assistant Driver at Belmont Village Sunnyvale, you will work as part of our Activity Department team to provide support with resident activities as well as providing...

Driver

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 10 hours ago

ABOUT THE ROLE Friday-Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm. CDL class B w/passenger endorsement required As a Driver at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will work as part of a team to provide exceptional...

Non-CDL Bobtail Driver

  • Hayward, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Who We Are Originally founded in Silicon Valley in 1952, we’ve been a private, family owned and operated business since 1969. We are humbled by the long-term relationships with our customers,...

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Reports Best Hospitals 2024-25 rankings. When you join our team, youll gain...

Driver Class B Trainee WILL SPONSOR CDL SCHOOL

  • Rohnert Park, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Rohnert Park, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Safety-Kleen in Rohnert Park, CA is seeking a Sales and Service Route Driver Trainee (Driver Class B Trainee). This role will train to drive a Class B box truck to provide onsite service for parts...

Local Driver Be Home $1,300 - $1,500 A Week

  • Redding, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Redding, CA
  • 19 hours ago

CALL US! WE PAY OVERTIME OVER 8 HOURS! MIMIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERINCE REQUIRED LOOKING FOR POTENTIAL DRIVERS LOCATED WITHIN A 20 MILES RADIUS OF REDDING,CA ... Matt ... Israel SE HABLA ESPANOL WE HAVE...

Warehouse/Driver

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Job Details Job Location : Sacramento - Sacramento, CA Salary Range : $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly Description JOB TITLE: Warehouse/Driver As a Warehouse/Driver for Tireco Distributors (TD), you will be...

Driver - Log Truck (Oroville Trucking)

  • Oroville, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oroville, CA
  • 1 day ago

Up to $1,500 hiring bonus! Log Truck Drivers earn $28.61 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation...

Non-Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT) Driver

  • Yuba City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Yuba City, CA
  • 1 day ago

Non-Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT) Driver Company: Guardian Medical Services Location: Yuba City, CA Job Type: Full-Time/ Part-Time Compensation: $21-$25/Hr. About Guardian Medical Services:...

Driver for CA to OK and TX, FL

  • Ontario, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 1 day ago

TMA Interstate is looking for drivers to assist with our LTL division. This position requires the ability to do both Flatbed and dry van trailers. We need 3 drivers at this time....

CDL-A Class LOCAL HAZMAT Driver (Stockton,CA)

  • Stockton, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are hiring HAZMAT Day Shift experienced Van / Reefer driver WORK DESCRIPTION NO ELD Home everyday 100% NO Touch Freight Manual Transmission Dry & Refrigerated Freight Hazmat Preferred PAY...

Taxi Driver

  • Eureka, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Eureka, CA
  • 1 day ago

Cleanliness, intelligence and a personable, friendly demeanor can earn a taxi driver larger tips. Providing top-notch customer service is a win for the customer AND the driver....

Demographic Data for California

Moving to California? Find some basic demographic data about California below.


Local
National
39,536,271
996,598

Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
What do you say when a passenger approaches? Do you already have a made-up sentence or improvise? Would you know how to start a conversation about the weather forecast during the race?Being a taxi...
Taxi App in React Native
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Indiana Driver Safety
The Indiana Driver Safety Program, or DSP as it is commonly referred to, is a BMV approved course that allows any Indiana driver to take the course and get a 4 point credit applied to their...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Taxi Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Taxi Drivers in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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