Taxi and Cab Drivers and Chauffeurs
Wages
New workers start around £11,943. Normal pay is £29,271 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £44,782.
Available jobs
In the past year there were 20,106 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
Related courses
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
What they do most days?
Cleans, services and maintains vehicle or motorcycle.
Conveys passenger to destination and helps unload luggage.
Collects passengers when hailed or in response to telephone/radio message and helps them to secure their luggage.
Drives passenger-carrying motor cars, taxis and other motor cars and motorcycles, complying with road and traffic regulations.
Checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of vehicle before start of journey.
Hard Skills
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Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.