Taxi Driver Jobs in New York

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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Warehouse Associate Driver A

  • Patchogue, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Patchogue, NY
  • 7 hours ago

Work Pattern Regular Experience Permanent Team Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Business Unit New York Jurisdiction Requisition No. 68851 City Patchogue, US, 11772 Date posted 12 August 2025...

Customer Service Driver

  • Binghamton, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • Binghamton, NY
  • 11 hours ago

About the Role: The Customer Service Driver at Gary's U-Pull-It plays a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient transportation of parts and products. This...

Driver with Box Truck

  • Bronx, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 1 day ago

Needed for busy Carnival Company NEEDED DRIVER WITH BOX TRUCK or VAN FOR BUSY CARNIVAL COMPANY Load, Unload & Set Up. Frankie's Carnival Time, Inc 3435 East Tremont Ave Bronx, NY 1046...

CDL ASL, Side Load and Roll-Off Driver - 2336475

  • West Seneca, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • West Seneca, NY
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Pay Range: $25.50- $27.00 What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. Its a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable:...

Lot Driver - Buffalo Airport

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 1 day ago

Overview The Enterprise brand of Enterprise Mobility is seeking responsible, dedicated people to join our team as a full time Lot Driver located at 4200 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14225 (Buffalo...

Light Driver Part Time (Must have CDL B w/Passenger Endorsement)

  • West Point, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • West Point, NY
  • 1 day ago

This is a part time position with hours projected to be between 20 to 25 hours per week based upon projected candidate availability and program requirements. Candidates are required to submit...

Driver (St. Johns Meadows - full time)

  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1 day ago

St. John s is leading and inspiring a shift in society s views of elderhood. Join our family of dedicated, talented employees who are at the forefront of innovative senior services delivery in...

Warehouse Specialist Driver A (81257019)

  • Holtsville, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Holtsville, NY
  • 1 day ago

Work Pattern Regular Team Business Unit New York Jurisdiction Requisition No. 68611 City Holtsville, US, 11742 Date posted 12 August 2025 Warehouse Specialist Driver A (81257019) About us Every...

Driver wanted for Home Improvement business

  • Glendale, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Glendale, NY
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a talented and professional driver to assist us with transporting insulation materials & workers to jobs throughout New York City, Long Island, and the Westchester area. We do home...

Driver (St. John's Meadows - full time)

  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 days ago

St. John’s is leading and inspiring a shift in society’s views of elderhood. Join our family of dedicated, talented employees who are at the forefront of innovative senior services delivery in...

Regional Transportation Driver

  • Akron, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Akron, NY
  • 2 days ago

Overview Essential Duties: Announcing a New Compensation Plan Range Salary: Singles Drivers: $80,000 - $100,000 Doubles Drivers: $110,000 - $125,000 Drivers paid $40 any night in the sleeper berth...

Driver - Relief Schedule (UPNY Only)

  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • 2 days ago

view our Driver Job Preview Video Position fills in for delivery drivers who are not available for their shifts (due to vacation, illness, etc.). Routes for the relief driver typically change day...

Tail Gate Driver

  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago

Welcome to Cascades! At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first: Hourly range from $26.00 to $28.00 (Depending on experience)...

Front Load Driver

  • Southampton, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Southampton, NY
  • 2 days ago

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 every day, and our team...

HazMat Industrial Services Driver/Tech - CDL (B)

  • Altamont, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Altamont, NY
  • 2 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The HazMat Industrial Services Driver/Technician will be responsible for proper transportation of various waste streams at various generator sites. Perform the operational...

Demographic Data for New York

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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 New York

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 New York 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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