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Last Answer on June 19, 2020

Do you get paid weekly or bi-weekly?

Asked by Chuck over 12 years ago

Bi-weekly plus whatever i bring home in tips everyday

I'm going to try and get on board with a cab company. I've been reading online stories of how cabbies are expected a "high book" of you and if you are on the low end for like 3 days you are out the door. I'm honest and longhauling isn't me. Truth?

Asked by Kevin over 12 years ago

depends on the cab company but there is a lot of pressure to keep up with the average however I work for YCS and do not longhaul and I have no problem keeping up with the average as long as you get out there and work you will be fine

1003 Votes

also i would like to know what the 15? test at the taxi authority consist of if you can help that would be great thanks

Asked by chris over 12 years ago

The company i work for YCS does a class to prepare people for the test as well as study guides to help with the test that would be your best bet

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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 over 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

1000 Votes

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Asked by George about 12 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!

999 Votes

I need 700 per wk take home. Is that realistic for a new driver working full time? Thanks for all the info.

Asked by Michael almost 12 years ago

for a new driver you will probably be coming in slightly less than this

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When credit card machines were installed in cabs, did you see your tips increase, decrease, or stay about the same as before?

Asked by Cole-train almost 13 years ago

They have gone slightly down just because of the "voucher" fee. There is a $3 service charge to use a credit card in a cab that is refered to as a voucher which most people think we share in. One more reason is that we used to frequently get a $20 bill for a ride that was say $15.50 now we get like 20-30% which is still not bad but not $4.50.

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Las Vegas Cab Driver

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Do you get paid weekly or bi-weekly?

I'm going to try and get on board with a cab company. I've been reading online stories of how cabbies are expected a "high book" of you and if you are on the low end for like 3 days you are out the door. I'm honest and longhauling isn't me. Truth?

also i would like to know what the 15? test at the taxi authority consist of if you can help that would be great thanks

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?

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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

I need 700 per wk take home. Is that realistic for a new driver working full time? Thanks for all the info.

When credit card machines were installed in cabs, did you see your tips increase, decrease, or stay about the same as before?

Las Vegas Cab Driver

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Do you get paid weekly or bi-weekly?

I'm going to try and get on board with a cab company. I've been reading online stories of how cabbies are expected a "high book" of you and if you are on the low end for like 3 days you are out the door. I'm honest and longhauling isn't me. Truth?

also i would like to know what the 15? test at the taxi authority consist of if you can help that would be great thanks

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...

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

I need 700 per wk take home. Is that realistic for a new driver working full time? Thanks for all the info.

When credit card machines were installed in cabs, did you see your tips increase, decrease, or stay about the same as before?

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