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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Class B Local Driver

  • Watertown, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 4 hours ago

WE ARE ARCTIC GLACIER! WE ARE the premier provider of high-quality, premium ice products in North America Sure, we have exciting CDL truck driver job opportunities, but being a "people first"...

Driver (Syracuse and Surrounding areas)

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Driver (Syracuse and Surrounding areas) Days and Night hours available Non CDL 26ft truck Drivers. Must have Clean Driver's License! Must have Verifiable Driving Experience driving one of these...

Driver

  • Binghamton, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Binghamton, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Days and Night hours available 16ft Cube Trucks and Non CDL 26ft truck Drivers. Must have Clean Driver's License! Must have Verifiable Driving Experience driving one of these size trucks or...

Driver - $1500 Full Time Sign on Bonus $500 Part Time Sign on Bonus

  • Carmel, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Carmel, NY
  • 5 hours ago

Overview If you reside in California, please see our California Applicant Privacy Policy for more information about our data handling practices and your data rights. Responsibilities Paid Training...

B Driver Needed Asap

  • Albany, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 5 hours ago

Driver needed for busy block manufacturing / concrete precast plant Applicant needs a B CDL License Ability to drive other small machinery: Fork lift, dump truck, front end loader etc 7:3-4pm monday...

Armed Driver Guard

  • Albany, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 9 hours 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...

U-Box Portable Storage Driver (Non-CDL)

  • Liverpool, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Liverpool, NY
  • 9 hours ago

Location: 8015 Oswego Rd, Liverpool, New York 13090 United States of America Have you ever wished the open road could be your office? If so, then consider becoming U-Haul Companys newest U-Box...

HazMat Industrial Services Driver/Tech - CDL (B)

  • Depew, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • Depew, NY
  • 11 hours ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A valid class B commercial driver's license is required. Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Training or ability to pass course upon hire....

CBK Transportation - Driver

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Title: Driver Program: City Beets Kitchen Salary: $18.926 per hour Program Description: Must be able to deliver product/s in a safe and timely manner to all clients. Essential Duties and...

Driver Helper

  • Latham, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Latham, NY
  • 1 day ago

Company Overview: Our Clikent a family-owned company based in New York, focused on recycling used clothing and textiles. We work with churches, schools, and other nonprofit organizations to...

Driver Class A

  • Hawthorne, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Hawthorne, NY
  • 2 days ago

Safety-Kleen in Mahopac, NY is currently looking for a Class A Driver to join their team! Class A Drivers are responsible for the transportation of used hazardous and nonhazardous materials in...

DRIVER CLASS A or B

  • Middle Village, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Middle Village, NY
  • 2 days ago

Key responsibilities and accountabilities: Driving and Deliveries Delivers goods to job sites and customers' shops in a safe and timely manner Ensures that ABCO has all proper documentation...

HazMat Industrial Services Driver/Tech - CDL (B)

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A valid class B commercial driver's license is required. Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Training or ability to pass course upon hire....

Driver Class A with hazmat and tanker endorsements

  • Mattydale, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Mattydale, NY
  • 2 days ago

Clean Harbors in Syracuse NY 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...

CLASS A or B DRIVER PART TIME

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking motivated and safety-conscious Class A or B CDL drivers to join our team. As a driver, you will be responsible for the delivery and pick-up of portable storage containers. This role...

Demographic Data for New York

Moving to New York? Find some basic demographic data about New York below.


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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Taxi App in React Native
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Indiana Driver Safety
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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
38.7%
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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