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Last Answer on June 19, 2020

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

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Do you get paid weekly or bi-weekly?

Asked by Chuck about 13 years ago

Bi-weekly plus whatever i bring home in tips everyday

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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.

Asked by Ian about 12 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

1078 Votes

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 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!

1076 Votes

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Asked by chris almost 13 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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The requirements for obtaining a taxi cab driver permit state "Must be a resident of Nevada for thirty (30) days before applying for a permit." http://taxi.nv.gov/Driver_Info/Driver_Permit_Requirements/

Asked by Chuck almost 13 years ago

thanks

1074 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 about 12 years ago

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

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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?

Do you get paid weekly or bi-weekly?

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.

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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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

The requirements for obtaining a taxi cab driver permit state "Must be a resident of Nevada for thirty (30) days before applying for a permit." http://taxi.nv.gov/Driver_Info/Driver_Permit_Requirements/

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

Las Vegas Cab Driver

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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?

Do you get paid weekly or bi-weekly?

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.

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

Also on Jobstr...

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

The requirements for obtaining a taxi cab driver permit state "Must be a resident of Nevada for thirty (30) days before applying for a permit." http://taxi.nv.gov/Driver_Info/Driver_Permit_Requirements/

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

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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.