RECRUITING TAXI DRIVERS
NSW has one of the most advanced training systems for new taxi drivers or those wishing to enhance their careers once in the Industry.
To qualify to be a new taxi driver, you must:
The NSW Taxi Council recently talked to taxi drivers about why they like driving taxis and the advantages of becoming a taxi driver.
Taxi driving is unlike other jobs, as taxi drivers have a lot of freedom to control how, when and where they work. The comments obtained from drivers in different parts of NSW confirmed that careers in the taxi industry can provide many rewards, and can suit many people for a wide range of reasons.
Click below to listen to some people who know what it is really like.
To qualify to be a new taxi driver, you must:
- Hold an unrestricted NSW Driver Licence for at least 12 months of the previous two years.
- Be at least 20 years old.
- Be medically fit to drive a public transport vehicle.
- Complete an English language test of conversational English.
The NSW Taxi Council recently talked to taxi drivers about why they like driving taxis and the advantages of becoming a taxi driver.
Taxi driving is unlike other jobs, as taxi drivers have a lot of freedom to control how, when and where they work. The comments obtained from drivers in different parts of NSW confirmed that careers in the taxi industry can provide many rewards, and can suit many people for a wide range of reasons.
Click below to listen to some people who know what it is really like.
SYDNEY TAXI SCHOOLS
The Sydney Taxi School
14 Joseph Street, Lidcombe
PO Box 345, Lidcombe, NSW 1825
P: 9649 7447
Taxi Training Australia
9-13 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria
P: 9020 2726
Sydney Taxi Training Centre Pty Ltd
37 Queen Street, Auburn
75 Haldun Street, Lakemba
P: 9749 7300
The Taxi College
L6, 136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills
55 High Street, Parramatta
P: 9280 4779 (Surry Hills)
P: 9687 8444 (Parramatta)
WATS AND OPERATOR COURSES
Call the NSW Taxi Council on 9332 1266
The Sydney Taxi School
14 Joseph Street, Lidcombe
PO Box 345, Lidcombe, NSW 1825
P: 9649 7447
Taxi Training Australia
9-13 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria
P: 9020 2726
Sydney Taxi Training Centre Pty Ltd
37 Queen Street, Auburn
75 Haldun Street, Lakemba
P: 9749 7300
The Taxi College
L6, 136 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills
55 High Street, Parramatta
P: 9280 4779 (Surry Hills)
P: 9687 8444 (Parramatta)
WATS AND OPERATOR COURSES
Call the NSW Taxi Council on 9332 1266