Taxi Driver Jobs in Kansas City, KS

A Taxi Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry by providing convenient, safe, and efficient transport services to passengers. Their responsibilities include picking up and delivering customers to their desired destinations, helping passengers load and unload their luggage, maintaining the vehicle clean and in good working condition, and adhering to traffic rules and regulations. They often serve as the first point of contact for tourists and visitors, providing critical information about the city, its landmarks, and directions.

Essential skills for a Taxi Driver include good driving skills, customer service skills, knowledge of local geography, and the ability to work long hours. They should have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and often, taxi drivers need to obtain a special taxi or chauffeur's license to operate. Before becoming a Taxi Driver, a person might have roles such as a delivery driver, school bus driver, or courier, which can provide them with valuable experience in navigation, time management, and customer service.

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Seasonal Lot Driver - Kansas City Airport

  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 2 days ago

Seasonal Lot Driver - Kansas City Airport Location Kansas City International Airport Category Automotive / Transportation - Driver Job ID 2025-512972 Overview Enterprise Mobility, operating the...

Driver - Class A Walk-in Hiring Event

  • Riverside, MO (3 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Riverside, MO (3 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Quality Custom Distribution is Hosting a Walk-in Hiring event at our facility in Riverside MO, hiring CDL A touch freight Delivery Drivers to join our team! Riverside MO is hosting...

Driver

  • Lenexa, KS (14 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (14 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 5 days ago

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships...

Driver, Linehaul - SYGMA - US-2

  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 5 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Missouri $33k - $49k Per Year Driver, Linehaul - SYGMA - US-2 Sysco Occupation: Transportation and Material Moving Occupations Location: Kansas City, MO -...

Driver - Delivery

  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Olathe, KS (19 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 6 days ago

PBNA $33.20 / hour CLICK HERE to view our Driver Job Preview Video During the training period the driver will receive $25.00 an hour during training until fully qualified Position will deliver to...

Driver & Install Technician

  • Lenexa, KS (14 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (14 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Konica Minolta currently has an exciting opportunity for a Truck Driver / Warehouse Worker / Install Technician! An Above Market Hourly Wage + $1,500 Sign on Bonus! Outstanding benefits...

Class A or Class B, Non-Crane Certified Driver

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 7 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary As a Class A or Class B Driver, Non-Crane Certified with National Trench Safety, you will be required to deliver and pick up trench-related shoring to and from customer job sites...

Package Gas Driver 1 - Kansas City, MO

  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 8 days ago

Must possess a valid commercial Class B Drivers' License, Hazmat, Air Brake Endorsements, and Medical card; packaged gas straight truck driver; to include pumper, micro-bulk....

Hotshot Driver

  • Lenexa, KS (14 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (14 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Salary: $18.00 hourly The full-time Hot-Shot Driver is responsible for delivering material to customer job sites uaing a pickup truck. You may also operate a forklift and maintain the...

CDL B Residential Driver

  • Independence, MO (11 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 10 days ago
  • Independence, MO (11 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 10 days ago

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Class B or higher Commercial Driver's license with air brakes endorsement....

Driver - Shuttle Doubles - DOT - Kansas City, KS

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 11 days ago

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations. Our Food Division...

Residential Driver

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 15 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 15 days ago

$24.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Residential Driver (Confidential) Occupation: Light Truck Drivers Location: KANSAS CITY, KS - 66111 Positions available: 1 Job #: 13788092 Posted:...

Roll Off Driver

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 15 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS
  • 15 days ago

$24.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Roll Off Driver (Confidential) Occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Location: KANSAS CITY, KS - 66111 Positions available: 1 Job #:...

Yard Driver

  • Shawnee, KS (7 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 15 days ago
  • Shawnee, KS (7 miles from Kansas City, KS)
  • 15 days ago

This position is responsible for providing support for trailer movement at the distribution center, as well as assisting preparation of trailers for shipping and monitoring the status of loaded...

small co/company driver for RGN Lowboy Trailer / 1700$-2300$/week

  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 16 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (1 mile from Kansas City, KS)
  • 16 days ago

small co/company driver for RGN Lowboy Trailer / 1700$-2300$/week (Kansas City MO) image 1 of 7 compensation: Mileage pay or %Pay employment type: job title: Company Driver Small company in search...

Demographic Data for Kansas City, KS

Moving to Kansas City, KS? Find some basic demographic data about Kansas City, KS below.


Local
National
161,409
2,925
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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
What do you say when a passenger approaches? Do you already have a made-up sentence or improvise? Would you know how to start a conversation about the weather forecast during the race?Being a taxi...
Taxi App in React Native
Please note that this is not a "full taxi app", it's definitely lacks some functionality before you can either sell it or deploy it to a app store. It doesn't have any fare monitoring or payment...
Taxi Safety and Regulations Course
Introduction to Taxi and private hire driver Operations. This course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing safe and reliable transportation services. As a...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Kansas City, KS

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Taxi Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Taxi Drivers in Kansas City, KS offer the following education background
High School or GED
39.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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