A taxi driver greeting a passenger
Taxi drivers drive cars or vans and charge passengers fares to take them from one place to another.
He whakamārama
He kaitaraiwa kawe pahihi mai i tetahi wahi ki tetahi atu wahi, mo te utu.
Entry Requirements
To become a taxi driver you need to have held a Class 1 licence for at least two years and have a passenger (P) endorsement, which includes police clearance.
Pay
Pay for taxi drivers varies, and depends on whether they own their own vehicle, the number of hours they drive, and the taxi company they work for.
Job Outlook
Opportunities to get into taxi driving are good, as taxi companies are always on the lookout for new employees.
