Taxi Driver Jobs in Houston, 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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Full Service Driver Lead

  • Houston, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Job Overview: Full Service Driver Lead - Houston, TexasThe Driver Lead is responsible for delivering our products to restock cooler/vending equipment on a set route, maintaining strong customer...

Driver - Shuttle Doubles - DOT

  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 13 hours 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, Cdl-A, Night Shift Driver

  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 23 hours ago

Looking for local-regional Class -A driver. This is a night shift position. Only hook and drop Amazon trailers/Containers. Mostly run in TX exceptionally regional. 24 hrs dispatch. REQUIREMENTS:...

Non CDL Domiciled Driver - Freshpoint Dallas - Houston (R183109)

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Non CDL Domiciled Driver - Freshpoint Dallas - Houston (R183109) Job Employer Name: Kaitlin AlanisSpiderID: 13918975 Location: Houston, TexasDate Posted: 1/3/2025 Wage:Category:...

Warehouse Driver Class B

  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Katy, TX (22 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

What You Need To Know Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is North America's preeminent wine...

Repossession driver or Rollback driver positions available

  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for repossession professionals and a rollback drivers that are seeking to work for a direct client repossession service that has been in business for several decades. We don't...

Driver Needed Class C

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a Driver for a moving company no experience needed but it will be a plus if you have experience $$ this position starts at $22 per hour with experience $25 per hour experience will be...

Driver - Class A

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

General Purpose Operate a straight truck, tractor-trailer, or double trailer. Deliver products or assets in a safe and timely manner to customers, warehouses, distributors, etc., according to the...

Yard Driver

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

This position is responsible for providing support for trailer movement at the distribution center, as well as assisting preparation of trailers for shipping and monitoring the status of loaded...

Hotshot Driver Wanted $1,200 Per Week

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

HOTSHOT DRIVER WANTED | $1,200 PER WEEK (2 WEEKS ON / 2 WEEKS OFF) ENVIROHAZ SOLUTIONS IS HIRING! Join a growing team in environmental services and freight logistics. Were seeking experienced...

CDL A Port Driver

  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago

787 Transport & More LLC full-time job title: CDL A DRIVER We're hiring 1 CDL A drivers Local/Regional/OTR drayage work in Houston. Driver must have a valid TWIC card to apply and 2 years of...

Looking for driver with CDL Class A to Haul Containers

  • Highlands, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Highlands, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago

I need an experienced intermodal driver to haul containers in Houston. You can driver locally or reginal with means you can be at home every nigh or every other night. Must to have TWIC card, Must...

Looking for Driver to Haul Containers

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

I need an experienced, intermodal Driver to haul containers out of Houston. You can drive locally or regionally which means you can be home every night or every other night. Must have a TWIC card....

Class A Heavy Haul Driver - $23.00 / hr

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Apply We are an oil and gas industry transportation service. We are looking for Winch/Lowboy Truck Drivers with oilfield experience. We provide reliable transportation services such as rig moving...

Service Driver

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

Basic Function The Service Driver operates Alternate Vehicles to transport passengers over specific routes according to schedules and/or On-Demand service. Service Drivers interact with passengers...

Demographic Data for Houston, 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 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 Houston, 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 Houston, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.9%
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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