Sightseeing Taxi Driver
かんこうタクシーうんてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that involves driving taxi vehicles for tourists, providing guidance to tourist spots and customer service. In addition to driving skills, route planning, tourism knowledge, and customer service manners are required.
Description
Sightseeing taxi drivers transport tourists while driving sightseeing routes, providing explanations and guidance on tourist spots, and customer service. In addition to reservation management, optimal route planning, vehicle inspections, and thorough safe driving, multilingual support and knowledge of local history and culture are required. Compliance with the Passenger Transportation Business Act and Road Traffic Act is essential, and the ability to respond quickly to changes in conditions such as bad weather or traffic jams is also important.
Future Outlook
With the recovery and expansion of inbound tourism demand, demand for sightseeing taxis is increasing. With advancements in autonomous driving technology and online reservation systems, diversification of services and enhancement of added value are expected.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Has Hospitality / Likes Talking to People / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Night Shifts / Self-Employment Possible / Shift Work / Side Job Possible / Standby
Career Path
Sightseeing Taxi Driver → Senior Driver → Operations Manager → Sales Position → Management Position
Required Skills
Customer Service Manners / Map Navigation Operation / Ordinary Vehicle Class 2 License / Safe Driving / Tourism Knowledge
Recommended Skills
First Aid / Foreign Language Conversation / Historical and Cultural Knowledge of Tourist Spots / ICT Device Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to changes in weather and traffic conditions. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication and guidance with tourists are important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Endurance is needed for long hours of driving and walking guidance. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning sightseeing routes and time allocation is important. |
| Stress Tolerance | Stress tolerance is required for long hours of driving and handling complaints. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mostly solo driving, with little teamwork. |
Related Qualifications
- Automobile Driver Training Course
- Ordinary Vehicle Class 2 License
Aliases
- Sightseeing Taxi Driver
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