Taxi Driver Jobs in Kentucky

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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Local Home Daily CDLA Driver Needed

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 14 hours ago

At Atomic Transport, we take pride in being a leading local bulk hauling company with a dedicated fleet of company-owned assets and W2 driver employees that specialize in waste transportation from...

Driver / Non CDL / Union

  • Louisville, KY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 15 hours ago

As a distributing company specializing in premier beer and beverages across Texas, Mississippi, and Kentucky, Standard Sales Company, L.P. is one of the most successful organizations in sales and...

CDL Utility Driver

  • Georgetown, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Georgetown, KY
  • 16 hours ago

CDL Utility Drivers are responsible for servicing customers with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. This position requires the...

CDL Roll Off Driver

  • Georgetown, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Georgetown, KY
  • 16 hours ago

Rumpke is a family owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling...

HOME WEEKLY CDL-A Conestoga Driver

  • Somerset, KY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Somerset, KY
  • 23 hours ago

Job Location Home WEEKLY Conestoga- % Pay- 27-30% per load - Avg $1,700/Wk Home Weekly for an average of 48 hours Percentage Fleet - earn more of the percentage based on your production! Average...

Driver - Non-CDL Day shift Monday thru Friday

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Apply Job ID: 117923BR Type: Transportation Salary: $25.50 Primary Location: Louisville, Kentucky Date Posted: 04/22/2025 Job Details: Company Description Vistar customers are everywhere people...

Armed Driver Guard

  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 2 days ago

With a network of nearly 200 branches, Loomis armored transportation, cash management centers, and cash inventory vaults keep cash flowing throughout financial institutions and retail businesses...

Driver

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 3 days ago

CDL Driver Full-time Salary: DOE Summary: This position is must have a Class A CDL License. The employee in this position will be responsible for transporting freight, on a daily basis, between...

Driver/Laborer - CDL A

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

HALL CONTRACTING OF KENTUCKY, INC. CLASS A CDL DRIVER Hall Contracting of Kentucky is a 100% Employee-Owned Company looking to find the right talent to support our growing Asphalt Division. We...

Warehouse/Driver

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 3 days ago

WarehouseDriver Job at in Bowling Green, KY Position: WarehouseDriver Company: Job Location(s): Bowling Green, KY Start Date: ASAP Special NotesInstructions: If a resume is required for this...

Yard Truck and City Driver

  • London, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • London, KY
  • 3 days ago

What you'll do at As a Yard Truck Driver, you will be operating a Yard Truck/ to transport trailers safely to designated locations, while adhering to all regulations (e.g., company, local, state...

CDL Residential Front Load Driver

  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

CDL Residential Front Load Drivers are responsible for servicing customers with the collection and hauling of waste or recycling materials to a disposal site or recycling plant. This position...

Concierge, Driver

  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 days ago

Concierge, Driver - Hope Lodge (Daytime Shift /Monday - Friday) Location Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Position Type Full time At the American Cancer Society,we're working to end cancer as we know...

DOT Med Card Driver / Warehouse

  • Calvert City, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Calvert City, KY
  • 4 days ago

DOT Med Card Driver / Warehouse locations KY,CALVERTCITY;021BR time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR107437 MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the...

WELCOME HOME! Now hiring teams for our dedicated account in the Midwest area. $800 Orientation Pay Paid to Each Team Driver *Experienced drives only. Trainees are not eligible for this offer. Talk...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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


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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
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Taxi Safety and Regulations Course
Introduction to Taxi and private hire driver Operations. This course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing safe and reliable transportation services. As a...
Taxi App in React Native
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Kentucky

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 Kentucky offer the following education background
High School or GED
39.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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