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Last Answer on June 19, 2020

if i work a 12 hour shift for 5 days the company pays OT?

Asked by fluffy about 11 years ago

there is no overtime in a commission based job

What does bidding for a shift mean? I understand that when new one has to work the dog shifts, but how long before you get to work the good shifts?

Thank you. I've enjoyed your useful and to the point blog.

Asked by Ian about 11 years ago

every six months my company holds a shift bid, there is a 66% turnover rate for cab drivers so every day there are shifts available. today is my 7th anniversary at YCS my seniority when i started was 715 and I am right about 200 now over 500 people just in my 7 years gone and that was just people with more seniority than I had think about all the new guys that don't hack it. now because of this every six months they hold a shift bid every cab and every shift is available by seniority. It took me about a year and a half to get a good shift and only about 8 months to have something that I could work with

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Do you get paid weekly or bi-weekly?

Asked by Chuck about 12 years ago

Bi-weekly plus whatever i bring home in tips everyday

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I respect that you're one of the HONEST drivers out there, and I too will do the same. But unfortunately, since many drivers in Vegas are indeed longhauling, and you are expected to compete with their average and "make book", how do you rememdy that?

Asked by Newbie almost 12 years ago

It really isnt that hard really i dobt have much of a problem everkeeping up but i generally do 10 more rides than these guys because im not waisting time running back to the airport, so not only do i keep up but i make more in tips since i have nore rides

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Is it easy to get some days off from time to time, like to play a poker tournament or something?

Asked by Chuck about 12 years ago

After you get a little bit of time in yes, i can pretty much take off anytime i want now but april 22nd was my 6 year anniversary

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I've noticed WAY more female cab drivers in the past few years. Why is that? (or is it just an illusion)

Asked by Seth about 12 years ago

i have been noticing that myself lately i have no idea to tell you the truth I will have to look into it

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Ive been on disability a little over 3 years because of spine issues and 2 surgeries. I'll be off disability soon and should pass the physical Will it be hard for me to get a job as a cab drive having not worked for 3 years and my former disability

Asked by George over 11 years ago

you should not have a problem at all...as long as you can pass the physical i think there would be some legal issues if they did not hire you!

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if i work a 12 hour shift for 5 days the company pays OT?

What does bidding for a shift mean? I understand that when new one has to work the dog shifts, but how long before you get to work the good shifts?

Thank you. I've enjoyed your useful and to the point blog.

Do you get paid weekly or bi-weekly?

I respect that you're one of the HONEST drivers out there, and I too will do the same. But unfortunately, since many drivers in Vegas are indeed longhauling, and you are expected to compete with their average and "make book", how do you rememdy that?

Also on Jobstr...

Is it easy to get some days off from time to time, like to play a poker tournament or something?

I've noticed WAY more female cab drivers in the past few years. Why is that? (or is it just an illusion)

Ive been on disability a little over 3 years because of spine issues and 2 surgeries. I'll be off disability soon and should pass the physical Will it be hard for me to get a job as a cab drive having not worked for 3 years and my former disability

Las Vegas Cab Driver

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

if i work a 12 hour shift for 5 days the company pays OT?

What does bidding for a shift mean? I understand that when new one has to work the dog shifts, but how long before you get to work the good shifts? Thank you. I've enjoyed your useful and to the point blog.

Do you get paid weekly or bi-weekly?

I respect that you're one of the HONEST drivers out there, and I too will do the same. But unfortunately, since many drivers in Vegas are indeed longhauling, and you are expected to compete with their average and "make book", how do you rememdy that?

Also on Jobstr...

Is it easy to get some days off from time to time, like to play a poker tournament or something?

I've noticed WAY more female cab drivers in the past few years. Why is that? (or is it just an illusion)

Ive been on disability a little over 3 years because of spine issues and 2 surgeries. I'll be off disability soon and should pass the physical Will it be hard for me to get a job as a cab drive having not worked for 3 years and my former disability

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What does bidding for a shift mean? I understand that when new one has to work the dog shifts, but how long before you get to work the good shifts?

Thank you. I've enjoyed your useful and to the point blog.