Drivers

Becoming a taxi driver in Queensland

If you are looking at becoming a taxi driver in Queensland, the skills below are essential:
 
• Good driving skills with Clean driving record
• Good communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Good character
• Physically fit and able

 
Taxi driving is a rewarding profession. It offers men and women over the age of 20 flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to earn an income providing essential and valued services  to the community.
 
Contact your local taxi booking company for guidance and training information.

Taxi driver responsibilities

A taxi driver must:

• be courteous to passengers, the public and other road users
• provide reasonable assistance to passengers while boarding or leaving the taxi
• provide reasonable assistance to passengers with loading and unloading of luggage
    (not excessive in weight)
• not drive while fatigued
• not be under the influence of a drug, which includes medication, that can affect driving
• have a blood alcohol level of zero
• be neatly dressed
• keep the taxi clean and tidy
• not smoke in the taxi
• carry evidence of driver authorisation
• be medically fit at all times
• speak and understand English
• deactivate the taxi meter when arriving at the passenger’s destination and reset the meter after completing the trip payment
• stop the taxi meter if unable to complete the journey and ensure other suitable transport arrangements for the passenger(s) are made if required
• ensure the hail light is on when available for hire