We surveyed 459 taxi drivers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical taxi driver. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a taxi driver?

Low

High

Working as a taxi driver typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that taxi drivers are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.

Can I learn to become a taxi driver?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a taxi driver typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.

Is it easy to get a job as a taxi driver?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a taxi driver. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for taxi drivers.

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Do taxi drivers work full-time or part-time?

53% of taxi drivers work in full-time roles while 47% work part-time.