Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Includes hearse drivers.
How AI Impacts Each Task
21 tasks analyzed
Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
Drive taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles and help them with any luggage.
Complete accident reports when necessary.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high traffic areas.
Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
Record name, date, and taxi identification information on trip sheets, along with trip information, such as time and place of pickup and drop-off, and total fee.
Report to taxicab services or garages to receive vehicle assignments.
Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.
Collect fares or vouchers from passengers and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
Vacuum and clean interiors and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.
Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with special needs.
Provide passengers with information about the local area and points of interest or give advice on hotels and restaurants.
Pick up or meet employers according to requests, appointments, or schedules.
Turn the taximeter on when passengers enter the cab and turn it off when they reach the final destination.
Perform errands for customers or employers, such as delivering or picking up mail and packages.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation. | 65Estimated | 59.0% | 2% | |
| Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations. | 75Estimated | 79.2% | 4% | |
| Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems. | 95Estimated | 87.2% | 2% | |
| Drive taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers. | 52.38Observed | 30.0% | 39% | |
| Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles and help them with any luggage. | 5Estimated | 11.0% | 5% | |
| Complete accident reports when necessary. | 85Estimated | 83.2% | 2% | |
| Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water. | 20Estimated | 41.0% | 2% | |
| Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service. | 51.08Observed | 69.6% | 4% | |
| Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high traffic areas. | 54.4Observed | 30.8% | 10% | |
| Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule. | 95Estimated | 87.2% | 2% | |
| Record name, date, and taxi identification information on trip sheets, along with trip information, such as time and place of pickup and drop-off, and total fee. | 100Estimated | 89.2% | 3% | |
| Report to taxicab services or garages to receive vehicle assignments. | 95Estimated | 87.2% | 2% | |
| Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing. | 5Estimated | 11.0% | 2% | |
| Collect fares or vouchers from passengers and make change or issue receipts as necessary. | 100Estimated | 89.2% | 4% | |
| Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers. | 45.25Observed | 67.3% | 2% | |
| Vacuum and clean interiors and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles. | 25Estimated | 43.0% | 3% | |
| Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with special needs. | 5Estimated | 11.0% | 2% | |
| Provide passengers with information about the local area and points of interest or give advice on hotels and restaurants. | 59.82Observed | 38.9% | 4% | |
| Pick up or meet employers according to requests, appointments, or schedules. | 35Estimated | 23.0% | 3% | |
| Turn the taximeter on when passengers enter the cab and turn it off when they reach the final destination. | 100Estimated | 73.0% | 2% | |
| Perform errands for customers or employers, such as delivering or picking up mail and packages. | 25Estimated | 19.0% | 2% |
Skill Impact Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
Information Ordering is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Reading Comprehension is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (11)
Adaptability/Flexibility is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Leadership is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Service Orientation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
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Last scored March 14, 2026 · Based on BLS employment data and O*NET task analysis