Taxi Driver Jobs in Austin, TX

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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Autonomous Driver

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Call Teresa ... Join the Future of Driving Become an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Driver in Austin, TX! Are you a skilled, safety-conscious driver with a passion for cutting-edge technology? Ready to...

BUSCO CHOFER DE CAJA SECA / DRY VAN PARA CONTRATACON INMEDIATA NECESITA CDL CLASE A MINIMO 2 ANOS DE EXPERIENCIA TARGETA MEDICA SERA SOMETIDO A EXAMEN DE DROGAS Y ALCOHOL TEXAS ONLY DE LUNES A...

Residential Driver

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Waste Connections is looking to hire a Local Garbage Truck Driver at our site in Pflugerville, TX. The position will be responsible for driving a Residential Garbage Truck with another driver on...

CDL A or B Driver Needed ASAP

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Now Hiring a CDL Class B for the Pflugerville location! Driving: Moffett Truck - must have at minimum 1 year of driving experience. Pay: $25/hour APPLY TODAY - START THIS FRIDAY 8/08 2121 W Parmer...

Experienced Autonomous Driver Data Tester

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

MUST call for phone screen to be considered Chris at ... $29.00 USD Per Hour Tue-Sat, 6AM-2:30PM Sun-Thur, 2PM-10:30PM We are looking to find an Operations Specialist to help make sure vehicle...

City Driver

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 5 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment Hook/unhook...

Route Service Driver

  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kremes focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founders original recipe. The brands iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts...

Driver - Shuttle Doubles - DOT - Austin

  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our Food Division...

LOCAL Self-Driving Car Operator (no CDL needed) Location: Local in Austin, TX Company: A Leading Developer in the Autonomous Vehicle and Delivery Robot Industry Assignment Length: 12-month...

AV Driver in Austin (Better than Rideshare)

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 8 days ago

LOCAL Self-Driving Car Operator (no CDL needed) Location: Local in Austin, TX Company: A Leading Developer in the Autonomous Vehicle and Delivery Robot Industry Assignment Length: 12-month...

Safety Instructor Autonomous Driver

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Do you have experience as an autonomous vehicle operator, driving instructor, motorsports, or other profession requiring a commitment to safety and excellent driving skills. call me NOW for phone...

Driver (class B)

  • Austin, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 9 days ago

Brake endorsement KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of DOT procedures, rules, and requirements Skill with math for calculating load size and recording accurate volume/weight measurements Customer...

Transportation Driver

  • Round Rock, TX (20 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (20 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Brushy Creek Post Acute is a gorgeous 144-bed skilled nursing facility conveniently located next to the hospital in Greer, S.C. This unique property has 12 cottages that each hold 12 patients....

Driver - ROS

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! Reliable...

Medical Transport Specialist / Driver

  • Austin, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 14 days ago

Category Transportation and Logistics Location Austin, Texas Job function Operations Job family Logistics/Couriers Shift Evening Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site Job Description...

Demographic Data for Austin, TX

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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
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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 Austin, TX

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 Austin, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
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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