Female Taxi Driver Job vacancies

1. Entry requirements

You’ll need a driver’s licence.

• have a full driving licence, held for at least 24 months (2 years)
• pass a criminal records check
• be over 25 years old
• pass a geographical test (the ‘knowledge’ in Lusaka Shopping Malls, Areas and Hotels)

2. Skills required

You’ll need:

• good driving skills and an awareness of road safety
• a detailed knowledge of Lusaka, including street names, landmarks and speed limits
• customer care skills

3. What you’ll do

Your day-to-day duties could include:

• taking job details on the in-car smartphone
• helping to load and unload passengers’ luggage
• helping passengers to get in and out of the vehicle if required
• taking payments for fares
• keeping the vehicle clean and in a roadworthy condition
• keeping trip records up to date

You might also make longer-distance trips, like taking people to the airport or outskirts of the city.

4. Salary

Your earnings is fixed but supplemented by a commission, the number of journeys made, and the hours you work will determine your final pay.