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2020	Numerical	Percent	New Jobs	Total	Median Hourly	Median Annual
Taxi%20Drivers%20and%20Chauffeurs
Summary Occupational Forecast Data for
Employment	Employment Change		Average Annual Job Openings		Wage & Training Levels
		%			$	$
Description:	Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo.
				Forecast Data Source: EMSI (4th Quarter 2022)

Occupation Details

The information in this section represents occupational characteristics included in O*NET which defines key features of an occupation as a standardized, measurable set of variables called "descriptors". These distinguishing characteristics of an occupation are described in greater detail in the O*NET Content Model. All items are listed in descending order of importance.

Test vehicle equipment such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
Drive taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high traffic areas.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
Record name, date, and taxi identification information on trip sheets, along with trip information such as time and place of pickup and drop-off, and total fee.
Complete accident reports when necessary.
Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.
Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
Vacuum and clean interiors, and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.
Pick up or meet employers according to requests, appointments, or schedules.
Perform minor vehicle repairs such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.
Perform errands for customers or employers, such as delivering or picking up mail and packages.
Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.

Knowledge

69%	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
65%	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
61%	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
52%	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Skills

62%	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
56%	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
53%	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
53%	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
50%	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
50%	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Abilities

69%	Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
69%	Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
69%	Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
65%	Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
65%	Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
62%	Time Sharing - The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
62%	Response Orientation - The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
62%	Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance.
62%	Depth Perception - The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
62%	Glare Sensitivity - The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
60%	Peripheral Vision - The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
60%	Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
60%	Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
56%	Hearing Sensitivity - The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
56%	Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
56%	Rate Control - The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
53%	Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
53%	Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
53%	Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
53%	Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
53%	Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
53%	Night Vision - The ability to see under low light conditions.
53%	Visual Color Discrimination - The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
53%	Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
50%	Spatial Orientation - The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
50%	Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

Work Activities

94%	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
81%	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
74%	Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
70%	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
68%	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
67%	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
65%	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
60%	Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
60%	Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
57%	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
56%	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
56%	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
56%	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
50%	Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
50%	Communicating with Persons Outside Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
50%	Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
50%	Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Title	Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed
Overall Experience	Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
Job Zone Examples	These occupations involve following instructions and helping others. Examples include taxi drivers, amusement and recreation attendants, counter and rental clerks, construction laborers, continuous mining machine operators, and waiters/waitresses.
Education	Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Interests

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outsi

Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Work Styles

Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.