entityType = "role"
schemaVersion = "role.v1"
slug = "role-53-3054-00"
socCode = "53-3054.00"
title = "Taxi Drivers"
summary = "Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter."
aliases = ["Cab Driver", "Taxi Cab Driver", "Taxi Driver", "Bicycle Taxi Driver", "Driver", "Hack Driver", "Hacker", "Limo Driver (Limousine Driver)", "Lyft Driver", "Pedicab Driver", "Rickshaw Driver", "Rideshare Cab Driver"]
emergingTasks = []
capabilities = []
workContext = []
studyPrograms = []
aiSignals = []

[preparation]
jobZone = "2"
jobZoneName = "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed"
education = "Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not."
experience = "Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training."
svpRange = "(Below 6.0)"
educationDistribution = []

[educationLevel]
category = "No formal educational credential"
slug = "no-formal-educational-credential"

[market]
medianWage = 36220
meanWage = 39310
pct10Wage = 27280
pct25Wage = 31320
pct75Wage = 40630
pct90Wage = 61920
employment = 17510
areaTitle = "U.S."

[industries]
count = 2

[[industries.top]]
naics = "48-49"
slug = "48-49"
title = "Transportation and Warehousing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 17060
medianWage = 36510
lq = 20.32

[[industries.top]]
naics = "621910"
slug = "621910"
title = "Ambulance Services"
level = "National industry"
employment = 80
medianWage = 29990

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "48-49"
slug = "48-49"
title = "Transportation and Warehousing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 17060
lq = 20.32

[aiOutlook]
usageRelease = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

[aiOutlook.index]
value = 44
percentile = 42
band = "Moderate"
version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
componentCount = 2

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 33
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 54
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"

[aiOutlook.eloundou]
alpha = 0.25
beta = 0.28125
gamma = 0.3125

[aiOutlook.bls]
growthPercent = 11.1
growthPercentile = 94
direction = "Growing fast"
annualOpeningsThousands = 22.6
annualOpeningsPercentile = 79
employment2024Thousands = 204
employment2034Thousands = 226.6

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "eloundou_gamma"
label = "LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou)"
value = 0.3125
percentile = 33
band = "Low"
note = "Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "microsoft_applicability"
label = "AI assistant applicability (Microsoft)"
value = 0.16022475458434482
percentile = 54
band = "Moderate"
note = "How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement."

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service."
usagePercent = 0.002464986915027793

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers."
usagePercent = 0.0017460323981446867

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "bls_employment_projections"
version = "2024-2034"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"
version = "working-with-ai"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
version = "gpts-are-gpts"

[counts]
tasks = 16
skills = 3
capabilities = 0
tools = 15
relatedRoles = 20

[source]
dataset = "gold.onet_role_starter_surface"
version = "30.3"
generatedAt = "2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00"
contentHash = "f9d2a93ce14a4f26"

[[tasks]]
text = "Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.4.c.3.d"

[[tasks]]
text = "Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.2.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Complete accident reports when necessary."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.o"

[[tasks]]
text = "Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.3.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Drive taxicabs or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.2.g"

[[tasks]]
text = "Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.3.b.4.e"

[[tasks]]
text = "Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high-traffic areas."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.j"

[[tasks]]
text = "Provide passengers with information or advice about the local area, points of interest, hotels, or restaurants."
type = "n/a"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.3.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Collect fares or payment from customers."
iwa = "4.A.4.c.3.d"

[[activities]]
name = "Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.2.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Prepare accident or incident reports."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.o"

[[activities]]
name = "Provide transportation information to passengers or customers."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.3.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Drive passenger vehicles."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.2.g"

[[activities]]
name = "Clean vehicles or vehicle components."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Maintain vehicles in good working condition."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.4.e"

[[activities]]
name = "Assist passengers during vehicle boarding."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.5.j"

[[activities]]
name = "Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.2.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Inspect motor vehicles."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.2.d"

[[activities]]
name = "Calculate costs of goods or services."
iwa = "4.A.2.b.1.a"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Windows"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Excel"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Facebook"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[tools]]
example = "Facebook"
category = "Web page creation and editing software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Excel"
category = "Spreadsheet software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Office software"
category = "Office suite software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Windows"
category = "Operating system software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Actsoft Comet Tracker"
category = "Data base user interface and query software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Digital Dispatch"
category = "Mobile location based services software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Easy Dispatch"
category = "Mobile location based services software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "EventHelix WebTaxi"
category = "Mobile location based services software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "GPC Autocab"
category = "Mobile location based services software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Mobile Knowledge Cabmate"
category = "Mobile location based services software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "PC Dispatch"
category = "Mobile location based services software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Penchant Software dispatchOffice"
category = "Data base user interface and query software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Piccolo Software PiccoloTaxi"
category = "Mobile location based services software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "TranWare Enterprise Suite"
category = "Data base user interface and query software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite"
category = "Mobile location based services software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[personFit]]
name = "Transportation/Machine Operation"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 6.71

[[personFit]]
name = "Realistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 5.73

[[personFit]]
name = "Conventional"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 4.8

[[personFit]]
name = "Personal Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 3.39

[[personFit]]
name = "Social"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 2.8

[[personFit]]
name = "Mechanics/Electronics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.62

[[personFit]]
name = "Enterprising"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 2.49

[[personFit]]
name = "Dependability"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.27

[[personFit]]
name = "Physical/Manual Labor"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.26

[[personFit]]
name = "Integrity"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.7

[[personFit]]
name = "Stress Tolerance"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.61

[[personFit]]
name = "Cautiousness"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.56

[[personFit]]
name = "Self-Control"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.56

[[personFit]]
name = "Cooperation"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.44

[[personFit]]
name = "Public Speaking"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.42

[[personFit]]
name = "Accounting"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 1.38

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "53-3053.00"
slug = "role-53-3053-00"
title = "Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "53-3052.00"
slug = "role-53-3052-00"
title = "Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "53-3033.00"
slug = "role-53-3033-00"
title = "Light Truck Drivers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "53-4041.00"
slug = "role-53-4041-00"
title = "Subway and Streetcar Operators"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "53-6021.00"
slug = "role-53-6021-00"
title = "Parking Attendants"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "53-3051.00"
slug = "role-53-3051-00"
title = "Bus Drivers, School"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "43-5032.00"
slug = "role-43-5032-00"
title = "Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "53-4031.00"
slug = "role-53-4031-00"
title = "Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "53-3031.00"
slug = "role-53-3031-00"
title = "Driver/Sales Workers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "43-5021.00"
slug = "role-43-5021-00"
title = "Couriers and Messengers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "53-3032.00"
slug = "role-53-3032-00"
title = "Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "53-7051.00"
slug = "role-53-7051-00"
title = "Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[careerClusters]]
cluster = "Supply Chain & Transportation"
slug = "supply-chain-transportation"
