Chauffeur - Tasks and specialisations
Kaitaraiwa Waka Ngaio
Tasks & duties
Chauffeurs may do some or all of the following:
- drive a limousine or luxury vehicle
- drive passengers to their destinations
- open car doors for passengers if required
- look after passengers' luggage, sometimes checking it in at the airport
- clean and maintain their cars
- help passengers to carry their luggage
- give tours and provide a commentary to passengers
- check passengers into hotels
- escort passengers safely to their doorstep
- provide an umbrella for their passengers to use.
Chauffeurs need excellent knowledge of their local area
Chauffeurs must look after their clients' luggage
Specialisations
Chauffeurs may specialise in driving for tourists, which involves taking passengers on sightseeing tours around the local region. Other chauffeurs may specialise in driving for business travellers.
