Becoming a Taxi Driver in Queensland

About this role

Taxi Drivers drive taxis to transport passengers to destinations on a fee-for-service basis, usually on a short-term, metered fare hiring arrangement.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Taxi Driver include:

• stops at requested locations to pick up and set down passengers and their baggage
• collects fares and gives change
• controls lighting, heating and ventilation for passenger comfort
• observes prescribed speeds, nearby traffic, travelling conditions and signals to ensure safe arrival of passengers
• ensures passengers arrive at destinations on time.