Taxi Driver Jobs in Rochester, 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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Driver

  • Rochester, NY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 17 hours ago

FLOWER CITY GROUP is hiring a DRIVER! This is a perfect opportunity for anyone with manufacturing experience who is looking to be part of a fun, successful, and growing company within the printing...

Forklift Driver

  • Macedon, NY (14 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Macedon, NY (14 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 1 day ago

WHO WE ARE BaldwinRichardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-serviceliquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverageindustry, Baldwin Richardson...

Lowbed Driver

  • Le Roy, NY (22 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Le Roy, NY (22 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Lowbed Driver 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 159 Flint Hill Road, Le Roy, NY 14482 Job Title: Lowbed Driver Overview: The Lowbed Driver loads, unloads, and transports heavy equipment and attachments in a...

Driver Helper- Rochester

  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 days ago

Why Palmer Food Services? We offer competitive wages and a generous benefit package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being. Additionally,...

Semi A Driver wanted, Logistics Manager Full time

  • Caledonia, NY (18 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Caledonia, NY (18 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Restarting Trucking Business for Van freight Northeast and East Coast Regional within 500 mile range of Rochester NY. Previously I ran owner operator auto hauling in this range. I'm a USMC...

Trap Grease Driver

  • Rochester, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 11 days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Safe and timely operation of Commercial Vehicle and equipment to collect, transport and deliver company product. Our grease trap pumping service allows us to...

CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

  • Rochester, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 11 days ago

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same...

Bulk Grease Driver

  • Rochester, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 13 days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Safe and timely operation of Commercial Vehicle and equipment to collect, transport and deliver company product. This role will be a "Bulk Grease Driver" and...

Forklift Driver

  • Farmington, NY (18 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Farmington, NY (18 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description At Leonard's Express, Inc. we are looking for a Forklift Driver at our Shortsville Cold and Frozen Warehouse. This position requires forklift certification, but you...

Driver Loader/Installer

  • Rochester, NY
  • 24 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 24 days ago

IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Driver Loader/Installer Position: Full-Time/Hourly Location: Rochester, or Buffalo NY No CDL License not required, but preferred. Must possess clean driving record and pass...

Armed Driver Guard

  • Rochester, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 45+ 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...

Warehouse Associate/Back Up Driver

  • Rochester, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 90+ days ago

Power-Flo Technologies Rochester is now hiring a warehouse associate/backup driver! This is a full-time, Monday - Friday opportunity. Salary Range: $16 - $20/hour + Benefits Benefits: Health,...

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Driver (Part-Time)

  • Rochester, NY
  • 24 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 24 days ago

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Driver (Part-Time) (Rochester, NY) image 1 of 1 801 West Avenue compensation: Salary: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour Company:TRT Transportation Location: Monroe...

Driver Apprentice-City

  • North Chili, NY (10 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • North Chili, NY (10 miles from Rochester, NY)
  • 28 days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: Through education and driving skills development, become proficient in the operation of a tractor trailer combination. Responsibilities include non-driving duties such as...

Seasonal Lot Driver - Rochester Airport

  • Rochester, NY
  • 29 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 29 days ago

Seasonal Lot Driver - Rochester Airport Location Rochester Category Automotive / Transportation - Driver Job ID 2025-509903 Overview Enterprise Mobility operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car,...

Demographic Data for Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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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