Taxi Driver Jobs in East Elmhurst, NY

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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CDL A Lease Purchase Driver

  • Hoboken, NJ (8 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (8 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Western Express is Now Seeking Lease Purchase Drivers! Earn Up to $200,000 per Year! No Money Down, No Interest, No Balloon Payment, No Credit Check STEP ONE: Request info by submitting this form...

Safety Supervisor/ Driver Trainer

  • Jersey City, NJ (11 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (11 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Overview Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York...

CDL-A Refrigerated Lease Purchase Driver in New York

  • New York, NY (6 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

AllTruckJobs is working with Hirschbach Motor Lines to find a qualified OTR Owner Operator in New York! About The Position Welcome Home! Hirschbach Motor Lines has immediate opportunities for over...

Part-Time Public Transportation Driver - Greene County Transit

  • New York, NY (6 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

Part-Time Public Transportation Driver - Greene County Transit Overview Requisition Number: 7784 Date Posted: 6/1/2025 Location: Catskill Center Address: 311 W. Bridge Street City: Catskill...

Taxi driver (long island)

  • Hempstead, NY (14 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Hempstead, NY (14 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

Taxi driver (long island) (Hempstead) compensation: Costumer use Hello looking for a driver to drive one of my car as taxi driver Must able to work 5-6 days average pay per day ($120-200)your responsibility...

TLC Driver Job - Full-Time Transportation Work in NYC

  • Brooklyn, NY (7 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (7 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 1 day ago

TLC Driver Job - Full-Time Transportation Work in NYC -- Now hiring TLC drivers for full-time transportation jobs in New York City -- Work is available 7 days a week, with shifts from 4AM to 12AM...

CDL Commercial Roll Off Driver

  • Yonkers, NY (13 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Yonkers, NY (13 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Interstate Waste Services is looking for a Full- Time CDL Class A or B Roll Off Drivers out of their Yonkers, NY Full-Time Monday thru Friday. Start time: 4am - 5am. Our drivers average...

Driver

  • New York, NY (6 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 1 day ago

DRIVER TASKS: Operate assigned vehicle safely and courteously; maintain defensive driving Attend all required training, including any assigned safety and safe driver courses Respond immediately to...

Driver

  • Oceanside, NY (15 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oceanside, NY (15 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Driver Job Description Route begin and start at 303 Roslyn Road Mineola yard, subsequent routes or yard work from Oceanside yard. Responsibilities include making deliveries,...

Intermodal Company driver

  • Kearny, NJ (13 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kearny, NJ (13 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 2 days ago

We're looking for Class A owner operators that have a Twic Card and able to come in and out of NJ / NY piers. Must have 1 year of experience and clean driving record. work every day, no forced...

CDL Se busca Chofer, Driver needed, Local move, every day home

  • Newark, NJ (15 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (15 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Se busca chofer con CDL para mover contenedores desde y hacia los puertos. Las entregas de las cargas a no mas de 150 millas alrrededor de Newark. Ademas de la CDL, debe poseer TWIC card y SEA...

CDL A Local Driver - Established Team. Job in Paterson Gr8Jobs

  • Paterson, NJ (18 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (18 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Give us a call at or Apply Below! Job Description: CDL A Local Driver - Established Team Age: No Restrictions License: Class B Endorsement/Restrictions: None Driver Type: Pre-Made/Established...

CDL A Local Driver - Established Team. Job in Mount Vernon Gr8Jobs

  • Mount Vernon, NY (10 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (10 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Give us a call at or Apply Below! Job Description: CDL A Local Driver - Established Team Age: No Restrictions License: Class B Endorsement/Restrictions: None Driver Type: Pre-Made/Established...

CDL A Local Driver - Established Team. Job in New Rochelle Gr8Jobs

  • New Rochelle, NY (11 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Rochelle, NY (11 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Give us a call at or Apply Below! Job Description: CDL A Local Driver - Established Team Age: No Restrictions License: Class B Endorsement/Restrictions: None Driver Type: Pre-Made/Established...

CDL A Local Driver - Established Team. Job in Hempstead Gr8Jobs

  • Hempstead, NY (14 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hempstead, NY (14 miles from East Elmhurst, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Give us a call at or Apply Below! Job Description: CDL A Local Driver - Established Team Age: No Restrictions License: Class B Endorsement/Restrictions: None Driver Type: Pre-Made/Established...

Demographic Data for East Elmhurst, NY

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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Udemy
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...
Udemy
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...
Coggno
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...
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in East Elmhurst, NY

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 East Elmhurst, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.8%
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Taxi Driver position

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