Taxi Drivers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
2. 02Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
3. 03Complete accident reports when necessary.
4. 04Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
5. 05Drive taxicabs or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
6. 06Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
7. 07Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
8. 08Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.
9. 09Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
10. 10Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high-traffic areas.
11. 11Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.
12. 12Provide passengers with information or advice about the local area, points of interest, hotels, or restaurants.

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