Taxi Driver Jobs in Columbus, OH

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 Class A With Hazmat Driver Needed

  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 hours ago

un CDL CLASS A WITH HAZMAT DRIVER NEEDED (COLUMBUS OHIO) Forward Air compensation: $1800.00 a week employment type: experience level: mid level job title: DRIVER CDL CLASS A WITH HAZMAT DRIVER...

Driver Relations Coordinator

  • Groveport, OH (19 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Groveport, OH (19 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 16 hours ago

Position: Driver Relations Coordinator Job Description: The primary responsibility of the Driver Relations Coordinator is to work directly with Independent Contractors, fleet owners, & drivers on...

Class A, B, D Driver / Clerical Admin / Forklift Operator

  • Columbus, OH
  • 21 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 21 hours ago

Centerline is your one access point to limitless truck driving opportunities. Our job is to connect you with safe, rewarding work at top companies while maintaining your flexibility and work/life...

Driver (Seasonal)

  • Galena, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Galena, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago

About Hawkins Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities...

ABF Driver Development Program - City

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago

This position involves attending an ABF Freight-approved driver training school. Program graduates will perform the duties of a checker/driver combined dock/P&D employee. Requirements This is a...

CDL A Local Driver HOME DAILY

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago

CDL A Local Driver HOME DAILY compensation: $1200 - $1500+ Weekly Average employment type: CDL A Truck Driver Home Daily FirstFleet Delaware OH dedicated local operation delivers Palletized...

Builder - Warehouse Driver

  • Lewis Center, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lewis Center, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for a delivery driver for our Capital Lighting location. We are starting $19 an hour. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm with weekends off! Job Description The driver will load,...

General Laborer - Flagger - Driver

  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago

General Laborer - Flagger - Driver (Columbus) compensation: $16.00/hr + Benefits employment type: experience level: mid level job title: General Laborer - Flagger - Driver We are looking for...

P&D Driver

  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 days ago

As a P&D Driver, you pick up, transport, and deliver freight locally. You will be the face of Southeastern Freight Lines, serving our customers on a regular basis. As a tractor-trailer operator,...

Yard Driver

  • Groveport, OH (19 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Groveport, OH (19 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 5 days ago

Trillium Driver s is seeking Class A, Class B, or Non-CDL Delivery Driver s for a temp-to-hire opportunity! This role involves both driving and dock work. When not pulling trailers, driver s may...

Driver

  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago

Position: Driver Report to: Transportation Manager Job Summary: The Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of residents who are unable to transport themselves. This role...

Part Time Driver

  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago

Position: Driver Report to: Transportation Manager Job Summary: The Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of residents who are unable to transport themselves. This role...

Hub Driver (Class A)

  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary: Will be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission, chaining tires, etc. and must be...

Driver

  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 days ago

DRIVER Req #80 Harrison on 5th, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America Job Description Posted Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM DRIVER SENIOR STAR IS RECRUITING FOR A PART-TIME SHUTTLE DRIVER...

Driver

  • Grove City, OH (17 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Grove City, OH (17 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 8 days ago

Strawser Construction Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New...

Demographic Data for Columbus, OH

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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 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...
Taxi App in React Native
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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Columbus, OH

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 Columbus, OH offer the following education background
High School or GED
39.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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