Taxi Driver Jobs in Austin, TX

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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Medical Transportation Driver

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 hour ago

D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right...

Deliver Driver (non-CDL)

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 hours ago

A position at White Cap isnt your ordinary job. Youll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is...

CDL-A Dry Van OTR Company Driver $80K-$90K Yearly 1 Yr. Exp. Req.

  • Austin, TX (4 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (4 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 16 hours ago

Benefits: Earn $0.70 CPM! Drivers earn $80,000 - $90,000 yearly Medical, dental, and 401K Paid vacation Paid orientation No forced dispatch No-touch freight No hazmat Cell phone reimbursement...

Small company in search of good drivers for RGN What we offer: You choose classic trucks or new automatic freightliners We pay % of each load or 75 CPM 1099 or W2 Available - pick what works best...

Substitute Driver in Training (2025-2026 POOL)

  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: Transportation/Substitute Driver-in-Training Date Posted: 3/10/2025 Location: TRANSPORTATION District:   Pflugerville ISD   Attachment(s): Job Description.pdf

Forklift Driver/Operator

  • Kyle, TX (16 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kyle, TX (16 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 3 days ago

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions has several immediate openings for Forklift Operators in Kyle, TX. Overall Purpose Ensure Quality services and provide Forklift support for all missions assigned to...

Substitute Driver in Training (2025-2026 POOL)

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: Transportation/ Substitute Driver-in-Training Date Posted: 3/10/2025 Location: TRANSPORTATION Compensation: Pay Grade: Status: Work Days/Year: School Year: Notes: 2025-2026 This is...

Forklift Driver

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

Forklift Driver Austin, TX Austin Distribution Job Type Full-time Description ABOUT US: Go! Retail Group is based in Austin, Texas. We are an established retailer with a passion for innovation,...

Ride Share Driver Robotics Tester

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

MUST call for phone screen to be considered Chris at ... $25.00+ Per Hour Day and Night Shift Available We are looking for experienced Commercial drivers for our on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing...

Driver DOT

  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 6 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...

Crew Leader, Driver Needed Asap

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 6 days ago

un CREW LEADER, DRIVER NEEDED ASAP (ROUND ROCK) American erosion control 701 Limmer loop compensation: $20.00 AN HOUR STARTING PAY D.O.E. employment type: job title: Crew leader driver $20.00 AN...

Food truck cook, driver and cashier

  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago

Food truck cook, driver and cashier Garbo's Lobster Trucks View Business Details KITCHEN FULL-TIME 15-17/HR + TIPS AUSTIN Spring and Summer is our busy season! Garbo's Lobster's food trucks have...

Driver I Delivery

  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 7 days ago

PURPOSE Responsible for driving delivery vehicles and/or operating truck-trailer combinations to transport and deliver materials to customer sites. Adheres to driver safety/compliance regulations,...

Autonomous car driver

  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Buda, TX (11 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 7 days ago

**** Great driving record and work history needed for hire- Test driver for future driverless cars- need just a regular driver's license *** Teck Savy- need to pass computer typing test $ 25...

Test car driver

  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago

**** Great driving record and work history needed for hire- Need regular license-Teck savvy, **** $ 25 hourly pay-4-8-hour days-35-40-hour week a week-working with autonomous box trucks-no touch...

Demographic Data for Austin, TX

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Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Austin, TX

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 Austin, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
39.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.6%
Bachelor's Degree
18.6%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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