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Location:
Orlando, FL 32806
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Employee Type:
Contractor
Industry:
Transportation
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Job Type:
Skilled Labor - Trades
Transportation
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Description
Thank you for your interest in joining the transportation industry. Working as an independent contractor, taxi driver, means you are your own boss and can decide when you want to work. We have almost 70 years of experience in this industry and if you decide to contract with us, we will provide you the tools to help you develop a great business. Please take a few moments to review the following information. If you have any questions, let us know how we can assist you.
To be eligible to operate a TAXI as an INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR you must:
· Be 21 years of age or older.
· Have a valid Florida driver’s license.
· Have lived in the Orlando area for at least 1 year.
· Have held a United States (U.S.) driver’s license for more than 3 years.
· Have no more than the following number of points on your motor vehicle record:
4 points in the past 12 months
8 points in the past 2 years
12 points in the past 3 years
· Have NOTbeen convicted of a felony within 20 years (Including pleading no contest).
· Have not been arrested or charged with a DUI or reckless driving in the past 5 years (even if it’s within the point system listed above).
· Be able to effectively communicate in the English language.
· Be able to attend a Taxi Driver Introduction Program.
If you meet the criteria above, please speak to a City Cab Co. Representative to:
1. COMPLETE “Application to Purchase Services” and “City of Orlando Driver Permit Application.” (Applications may not be taken from the building.)
2. MEET with a company representative to review applications.
3. PROCESS Criminal Background and Motor Vehicle checks.
4. SIGN UP for Taxi Driver Introduction Program*. (*If the results of your motor vehicle and criminal background checks are satisfactory, then you are eligible to sign up for the Taxi Driver Introduction Program.) Choose from our two programs, either Mon/Tues or Thurs/Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The program is free, however there is a $45 fee (cash or credit) to cover the City of Orlando permit (required by the city), a credit card machine, Orlando map book, Reference manual, clipboard, motor vehicle report and criminal background report.
Frequently Asked Questions:
When can I purchase services to begin operating a Taxi Business?
Upon completion of the introduction program, you are able to purchase services for as many or as few days as you would like. You must purchase services at least once per month to keep your contract active. Our Taxis are available throughout the day and evening to give you as much flexibility as possible.
What if I would like to explore other fleets that service other areas?
Your success as a taxi driver is important to us. If you feel that you could prosper in another fleet or area of town, you have the ability to switch to another fleet at any time (depending on fleet availability).
How should I dress as a taxi driver?
You are a representative of your own business; remember that First Impressions are important. Always remember to be well groomed and dressed in clean neatly pressed clothing. Show a welcoming smile. As a permit holder for the City of Orlando, you MUST adhere to the Chapter 55 dress code regulations (provided during the Taxi Driver Introduction Program).
If you have any questions, please contact us:
Mears Transportation Group
Taxi Division - Bldg. M3
925 South Division Ave.
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 388-8888
