Taxi Driver Jobs in Buffalo, NY

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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Lowbed Driver

  • Tonawanda, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Tonawanda, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Midland Asphalt Materials Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and...

Lease Purchase - Company Driver - O\O

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 9 hours ago

Truxy Expedited LLC is hiring Class A CDL Drivers for Company driver or Lease purchase positions. We offer steady miles and guaranteed pay. Apply here: DESCRIPTION: Lease purchase $2000 + avg...

CDL Roll-Off Driver- $3000 SIGN ON BONUS, Home Daily, PTO, Paid Tuition

  • West Seneca, NY (3 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Seneca, NY (3 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Pay Range: $22.00-25.00 New Hire Bonus: $3000 What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a...

Hotshot Driver

  • Tonawanda, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tonawanda, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Salary: $17.00 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...

Driver (Senior Living Facility)

  • Williamsville, NY (10 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Williamsville, NY (10 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 6 days ago

The on-site driver is responsible for providing transportation of residents to various locations. Drives residents to doctor's appointments, has on-call availability, and coordinates necessary...

Driver ROS

  • Lancaster, NY (13 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lancaster, NY (13 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a...

Full Time Driver (Non-CDL)

  • Orchard Park, NY (13 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Orchard Park, NY (13 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Overview Salary: $20.00 hourly The Truck Driver is responsible for delivering material to customer job sites. Truck Drivers must maintain a professional image and be courteous to all customers....

Warehouse/Driver

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 19 days ago

R.E. Michel Company, Inc Warehouse/Driver in Buffalo , New York Job Title: Warehouse/Driver Full Time/Non-Exempt Location: Buffalo, NY Reports To: Branch Manager Ready to take the next step in...

Driver - Class B

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 20 days ago

$25.00 per hour Here's your chance to join the best! As an industry leader in the transportation and logistics industry, PODS Enterprises LLC offers a variety of delivery jobs with stability and...

Apprentice DSD Driver - Akron, NY (no CDL required to apply - will train)

  • Akron, NY (21 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Akron, NY (21 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Overview This is an hourly position with a regular work schedule of Monday-Friday. CDL Class B Training provided. Pay Range: $22-$23 per hour About the Role: As a core member of our DSD team, you...

Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Driver

  • Akron, NY (21 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Akron, NY (21 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Overview This is an hourly position with a regular work schedule of Monday-Friday Pay Range: $23-$25 per hour About the Role: As a core member of our DSD team, you will be expected to: Provide...

Driver Class A

  • Lackawanna, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lackawanna, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Clean Harbors in Lackawanna, NY is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include...

Driver- Class B

  • Lackawanna, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lackawanna, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Clean Harbors in Lackawanna, NY is seeking a Class B CDL Driver to operate light and heavy-duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include Vacuum Trailer, roll-off...

Armed Driver Guard

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 30+ days ago

With a network of nearly 200 branches, Loomis armored transportation, cash management centers, and cash inventory vaults keep cash flowing throughout financial institutions and retail businesses...

Special Needs Driver - Walk Rd.

  • Tonawanda, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tonawanda, NY (6 miles from Buffalo, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Location 655 Walck Road North Tonawanda, New York 14120 US Phone Number ... Categories Drivers Req ID JR6658 Special Needs Driver - Walk Rd. (Open) First for a reason: At First Student, we are a...

Demographic Data for Buffalo, NY

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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 Buffalo, NY

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 Buffalo, NY 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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