Taxi Driver Jobs in Richmond, VA

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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Parts Driver-Non CDL

  • Richmond, VA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 18 hours ago

Overview The Pete Store has grown from a single location in 2001 to become one of the largest and most respected truck dealers in the world today. Our secret to success isnt much of a secret at...

City Driver

  • Chesterfield, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chesterfield, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day 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...

Driver

  • Colonial Heights, VA (21 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Colonial Heights, VA (21 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Title: Driver / Imaging Clerk Reports to: Site Manager Summary: The Driver / Imaging Clerk is a hybrid position responsible for the secure and timely collection of customer documents (primarily...

60+ Cpm Company Driver 3500+ Miles '26 Trucks Pay Raises Evry 60K MI

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago

Attention Truck Drivers!* Serious Drivers Only* If youre out here grinding and want a company that wont cap your hustle Extra Mile International is where you level up. No fluff. Just miles, money,...

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions

  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago

Cab Drivers - Urgent Positions compensation: To be discussed. Responsibilities: Safely transport passengers to destinations on time. Keep vehicle clean and in good working condition. Provide...

Driver I

  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago

Your Impact The Driver I is primarily responsible for ensuring on-time, accurate, and safe deliveries, while providing exceptional service to our customers. The Driver I associate will deliver...

Driver II

  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago

Your Impact As a Driver II, you'll use your professional driving experience to handle complex deliveries that require additional expertise by navigating apartment complexes and buildings across...

Local P&D Driver (Class B)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 days ago

Brake Endorsement 1 year Full Job Description Job Summary: Will be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission...

CLASS A or B DRIVER- Home Daily!

  • Ashland, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ashland, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 7 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...

Driver Transport (Hourly)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago

Overview Home daily with guaranteed overtime. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and delivering petroleum products in a safe, efficient, and professional manner to our client locations....

Driver Warehouse Associate

  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities Daily loading and unloading of products. Assist with delivering and transporting HVAC freight and materials to customers. Receive, inspect and stock all merchandise....

Driver (On Call / PRN)

  • Highland Springs, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Highland Springs, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 9 days ago

Location: Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living Join our team as a Driver and help ensure the safety of our cherished residents, valued visitors, and dedicated employees within our gated...

Class A Depack Lead Support Driver - Req. ID: 3062

  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago

About Company: At Denali, we are not just the leading organic recycling company —we are innovators in sustainability, dedicated to Replenishing the Earth by Repurposing Waste. Denali operates...

Part Time Driver - Transport (Tractor Trailer)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 15 days ago

PBNA $15,000 / year Position drives a tractor/trailer truck to make local regional deliveries (up to 275 mile radius) of predominantly finished products or raw materials/supplies to company...

Mixer Driver

  • Richmond, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 16 days ago

Line of Business: RMC About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S....

Demographic Data for Richmond, VA

Moving to Richmond, VA? Find some basic demographic data about Richmond, VA below.


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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 Richmond, VA

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 Richmond, VA 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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