Taxi Driver Jobs in Central, LA

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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Front Load Driver- Capital City

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 6 hours ago

Waste Pro is looking for Professional, Detail-oriented, and Flexible CDL drivers! Everyday thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers. It takes professional, experienced,...

Driver Class A

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Clean Harbors in Baton Rouge is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum...

Warehouse Worker/Cover Driver

  • Gonzales, LA (20 miles from Central, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Gonzales, LA (20 miles from Central, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Warehouse Worker/Temporary Cover Driver Who exactly are UPS Warehouse Worker/Temporary Cover Drivers? They work inside as a warehouse worker and when needed, they're the ones who drive our...

Residential Driver Hrly-Baton Rouge

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 14 days ago

Waste Pro has immediate Openings for Energetic CDL Drivers! Everyday thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers. It takes professional, experienced, hardworking and dedicated...

Driver

  • Saint Gabriel, LA (14 miles from Central, LA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Saint Gabriel, LA (14 miles from Central, LA)
  • 17 days ago

Your Role Responsibilities Perform pre/post trip inspections on truck. Obey traffic laws and hours of service rules per DOT. Load/unload totes, drums, equipment, and tanks on truck. Complete...

Yard Driver

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 19 days ago

Company Description MAKE GREAT PIZZA - AND MORE - POSSIBLE Be a part of the world's #1 Pizza company! Job Description Shift: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM (5 Day Work week) Compensation: $21/hr The yard...

Off Campus Driver

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 20 days ago

St. James Place is committed to having a workplace culture where people love to come to work, feel appreciated, continue to grow and find meaning in their work. Are you looking for an opportunity...

Dispatcher/ Backup Driver

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 24 days ago

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the...

Driver-Sales Member - LaPlace

  • Baton Rouge, LA (11 miles from Central, LA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (11 miles from Central, LA)
  • 29 days ago

KLEINPETER FARMS DAIRY, L.L.C. 14444 AIRLINE HIGHWAY, BATON ROUGE, LA 7081... Job Description Driver-Sales Member FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Delivery Supervisor About Us & Position Overview:...

Driver-Sales Member - Baton Rouge

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 29 days ago

KLEINPETER FARMS DAIRY, L.L.C. 14444 AIRLINE HIGHWAY, BATON ROUGE, LA 7081... Job Description Driver-Sales Member FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Delivery Supervisor About Us & Position Overview:...

CDL-A Conestoga Driver, Home Every Other Week

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Location Route Type Regional Equipment Type Conestoga ConestogaHome Every Other Week $1,800+/week Fast track the hiring process by completing your full app nowBenefitsPet/Rider PolicyPaid...

Warehouse/Driver

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge, LA Salary Range : $17.50 - $17.50 Hourly Description JOB TITLE: Warehouse/Driver As a Warehouse/Driver for Tireco Distributors (TD), you will...

Patient Driver - Baton Rouge PACE Full-Time

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Patient Driver - Baton Rouge PACE Full-Time Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System - 3.2 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time Estimated: $30.5K - $36.4K a year 18 hours ago...

Patient Driver - PACE Baton Rouge Part Time

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

The driver operates 14 passenger vans or smaller. The driver transports Participants to and from their own home to the PACE Center and to Physician appointments. Prepares and provides appropriate...

Portable Toilet Driver Geismar

  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (1 mile from Central, LA)
  • 60+ days ago

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Operates a company service truck and driving to various locations to service/pump/clean portable restrooms or holding tanks. Work is performed under supervision and...

Demographic Data for Central, LA

Moving to Central, LA? Find some basic demographic data about Central, LA 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 App in React Native
Please note that this is not a "full taxi app", it's definitely lacks some functionality before you can either sell it or deploy it to a app store. It doesn't have any fare monitoring or payment...
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...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Central, LA

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 Central, LA offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.8%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Master's Degree
5.0%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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