Taxi Driver Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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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Driver - ROS

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 hours ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a...

Class B CDL (Rolloff) Driver-Solid Waste

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 days ago

B CDL with air brake endorsement, Tanker and Hazmat endorsement preferred Minimum 1-year verifiable CDL driving experience in a tractor trailer Ability to speak, read, and write English sufficiently...

60+ Cpm Company Driver 3500+ Miles '26 Trucks Pay Raises Evry 60K MI

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 days ago

Attention Truck Drivers!* Serious Drivers Only* If youre out here grinding and want a company that wont cap your hustle Extra Mile International is where you level up. No fluff. Just miles, money,...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 days ago

Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction Minimum 21 years of age. Good stable work record....

Driver - Part Time 1st Shift

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 25 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 25 days ago

Driver - Part Time 1st Shift Hope Network - 3.1 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time $17 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid...

Roadside Assistance Technician / Tow Driver

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 27 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 27 days ago

Its a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group! JOIN THE TEAM COMMITTED TO DRIVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD Job Type: Full time Exempt/Non Exempt: Hourly Job Description: Why Choose a Career with the...

Propane Driver

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Experienced Propane Driver Weekends Required Job Details Job Type Full-time Grand Rapids, MI Who We Are: DHT Holdings brings together different organizations with a wide range of synergies. Each...

On Call Transfer Driver

  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Apply Description About Us: At JX, we are more than just a provider in the diesel industry; we are a team united by core values that define our commitment to excellence. Our employees play a...

Driver-Station

  • Saranac, MI (23 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saranac, MI (23 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Full Time Shift times vary based on business needs. * Position Summary: To perform all functions of Transportation and care of Poultry to and from farm locations to the highest of Herbruck's...

CDL A Local Driver

  • Byron Center, MI (11 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Byron Center, MI (11 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Pay is $35.50 per hour $35.50 per hour Overtime after 40 hours Work-life balance Growing company Friendly & Positive culture New Equipment & Clean facilities Comprehensive benefits...

Driver-Backup/Warehouse Associate

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Williams Distributing Co. & Shoemaker Inc. Divisions of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. are seeking bright people who lean into challenges to join the team. We are a wholesale...

Driver, Local Delivery

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Williams Distributing Co. & Shoemaker Inc. Divisions of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. are seeking bright people who lean into challenges to join the team. We are a wholesale...

Armed Driver Guard

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 30+ 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...

Warehouse Associate/Backup Driver

  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Williams Distributing Co. & Shoemaker Inc. Divisions of Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. are seeking bright people who lean into challenges to join the team. We are a wholesale...

Immediate Openings for Cab Drivers

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 45+ days ago

Immediate Openings for Cab Drivers compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Safely transport passengers to their destinations, ensuring timely arrivals. Keep vehicle clean and in good...

Demographic Data for Grand Rapids, MI

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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
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 Grand Rapids, MI

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 Grand Rapids, MI offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.6%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
13.0%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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