JOBS

Experience the vibrant life of a taxi driver.


Beginning to Drive


Once you have successfully accomplished use of the tablet and credit card machine, you will take a short
road test with our General Manager for final approval.


Upon final approval, completion of necessary
paperwork and collection of any lease/deposit payments for a taxicab are made, a vehicle will be
assigned to you. Our Leasing Office will go over a few rules and policies of the company and the
Maintenance Department will walk you through the inspection process and procedures for safety
checks. That’s it and you are ready for the road.


Lease Fee and Security Deposit


All taxicabs are leased to you as an independent driver, the company is not employing you. For taxicab
drivers, the lease fee is due in advance of driving and must be paid in full each week. The amount of
lease fee you will pay will be determined by the shift you drive and will include a gas allowance for that
shift. Upon beginning to drive, the full amount of lease fee you will pay will be phased in over a 30 day
period.


Each driver leasing a taxicab from our company must post a $1500 security deposit. This security
deposit may be paid in full at any time or at a minimum in $50 increments on a weekly basis in addition
to the weekly lease fee. This security deposit is held on account to cover any amounts of money that
may be charged to the driver over and above the lease fee.


This includes but is not limited to: unpaid


parking/toll tickets, damage to the cab, unpaid rent or unpaid charges/fines. All drivers are responsible
for returning the cab in the same condition as it was when taken out. The security deposit will be
refunded in full after 30 days of leaving, if the driver notifies the leasing office in writing at least one
week in advance of the date on which he/she wishes to terminate the lease, and provided the driver has
no other outstanding bills that are owed. Failure to follow company policies and procedures may result
in forfeiture in part or in full of the Security Deposit amount on hand.


Driver Responsibilities


Each driver is responsible for paying his/her lease fee on time. Failure to make payments on time will
result in automatic termination of lease and suspension from driving. The cab will be full of gas at the
start of your shift and should be returned full of gas at the end of your shift. It is the drivers
responsibility to keep the cab clean inside and out at all times.


Drivers must return the cabs on time at the end of each shift. Fluids, lights, tires, etc. on the cab must be checked daily by each driver prior to
driving. Any needed repairs should be reported to the shop immediately.


Each driver is responsible for
driving in a safe and professional manner at all times and abiding by the rules of American United
Transportation Group, its affiliates


Conclusion


Driving a taxicab is a very challenging profession, but can be very rewarding. In essence, being a taxicab
driver is being an independent business owner. Hard, work, self-motivation and dedication to providing
good service to your customers will be rewarded with above average pay and a feeling of
accomplishment and satisfaction



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