There are over 22,000 professional taxi drivers in NSW - enjoying a flexible yet rewarding career.
Due to increased demand, we have an immediate need for professional drivers to be frontline ambassadors for our Industry and our State.
Becoming a driver opens the door to unlimited opportunities for a flexible and rewarding career within the Industry. Some drivers go on to own or lease a Taxi or fleet of taxis, others work with people with disabilities, the premium service fleets, or the Maxi Taxis.
If you wish to join our Industry, or are seeking a promotion or opportunity to specialise within the Industry, you will need to undergo training.
The Taxi Industry has an immediate need for professional Drivers to be frontline ambassadors for our Industry and our State.
Listed below are the different career options for taxi drivers.
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WATS Driver - A WATS driver drives wheelchair accessible Taxis and specialises in transporting people with disabilities.
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Maxi Cab Driver - A Maxi cab takes up to 11 people and it widely used for special events.
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Passenger Relations Officer - Passenger Relations Officers or 'Commissionaires' supervise the Friday and Saturday night Secure Ranks, afternoon Supervised Ranks, plus Airport and Special Event Ranks. |
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Becoming a Driver
Professional drivers enjoy flexible work hours, job security, diverse career opportunities, financial security and they are their own boss.
To qualify you must:
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Hold an unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence for at least 12 months of the previous two years |
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Be at least twenty years old |
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Not have a serious criminal or traffic record |
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Be medically fit to drive a public transport vehicle |
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Complete an English language test of conversational English |
Training programs available include:
Contact your local Training School for further information.
Once you have completed the training, you can apply to the Ministery of Transport for a 12 month Taxi Driver's Authority.
Usually a Training School will assist with placement in the Industry.
After nine months on the road, new drivers are required to undertake further advanced training. Successful completion will result in a renewable three year Taxi Driver's Authority.
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