Taxi Driver
タクシーじょうむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialized profession responsible for safely and comfortably transporting passengers through vehicle driving and customer service.
Description
Taxi drivers respond to radio dispatches or solicit passengers at stands, pick them up, select routes, and safely transport them to their destinations. Before and after shifts, they conduct vehicle inspections and prepare daily reports, collaborating with operations managers to achieve efficient schedule management. Customer service manners and geographical knowledge are required, and providing services that meet diverse customer needs, such as late-night surcharges and tourist support, is important.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to be maintained due to an aging society and increasing inbound tourists. However, advancements in autonomous driving technology may have an impact in the medium to long term.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Enjoys communication / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Every-other-day shifts / Fixed salary plus commission / Night shifts / Passenger transport / Shifts
Career Path
Driver Apprentice → Taxi Driver → Group Leader/Leader → Training Staff → Sales Management Position
Required Skills
Class 2 Ordinary Vehicle Driving Technique / Fare Calculation / Geography and Map Reading
Recommended Skills
Digital Map Apps / Foreign Language Conversation (English) / Hospitality Manners / Operations Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Must quickly respond to changes in weather and traffic conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy in safe driving and fare calculation is required. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with passengers is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long hours of driving. |
| Stress Tolerance | Stress from traffic jams, complaint handling, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routes and services are standardized. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mostly operates individually with few team tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Class 2 Ordinary Motor Vehicle License
Aliases
- Taxi Driver
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