Taxi Driver Jobs in Tannersville, 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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Part-Time Public Transportation Driver - Greene County Transit

  • Catskill, NY (10 miles from Tannersville, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Catskill, NY (10 miles from Tannersville, NY)
  • 1 hour 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...

Driver Apprentice

  • Kingston, NY (22 miles from Tannersville, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kingston, NY (22 miles from Tannersville, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

Pay Range: 23.00- 23.50 What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home...

Residential Driver - 2333717

  • Kingston, NY (22 miles from Tannersville, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Kingston, NY (22 miles from Tannersville, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Job Description: I. Job Summary Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an...

Residential Driver

  • Kingston, NY (22 miles from Tannersville, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Kingston, NY (22 miles from Tannersville, NY)
  • 15 days ago

I. Job Summary Safely operates a heavy-duty truck to perform assigned duties on transfer routes. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be...

Short Haul Driver, No Touch Freight - 4 Day Weeks!

  • Hudson, NY (21 miles from Tannersville, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hudson, NY (21 miles from Tannersville, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

To be a Short Haul Driver, you must have at least 2 years of experience driving with your Class A license. Our Short Haul Drivers may work a variety of shifts, including those that start early in...

Demographic Data for Tannersville, NY

Moving to Tannersville, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Tannersville, NY below.


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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 Tannersville, 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 Tannersville, 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%



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