taxi driver
Taxi drivers operate a licensed private passenger transportation vehicle, looking after customers, taking fares and managing vehicle servicing.
Also called: minicab driver, chauffeur, private hire driver, driver of taxi, private driver, cab driver
- 22
- essential skills
- 6
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 8322
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- private chauffeurWhat changes?14 skills in common
- bus driverWhat changes?13 skills in common
- trolley bus driver9 skills in common
- tram driver8 skills in common
- cargo vehicle driver6 skills in common
- moving truck driver6 skills in common
- occupational driving instructor5 skills in common
- dangerous goods driver4 skills in common
Essential skills
22- apply knowledge of human behaviour
- assist passengers
- communicate with customers
- drive in urban areas
- ensure vehicle operability
- follow verbal instructions
- geographic areas
- handle petty cash
- lift heavy weights
- maintain vehicle appearance
- mechanical components of vehicles
- operate GPS systems
- operate radio dispatch systems for taxis
- organise vehicle breakdown support
- park vehicles
- provide customers with price information
- read maps
- tolerate sitting for long periods
- tolerate stress
- transport topography
- use communication devices
- use different communication channels
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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