Also called: Uber/Lyft Driver, Cab Driver, Shuttle Driver
Drives passengers around town using apps or a taxi license.
You turn on the app when you want to work, pick up someone at the airport, and drive them home. Flexibility is the big draw; you choose your hours but pay for your own gas and car costs.
Estimated after expenses; earnings vary by city and hours.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Driver's license, clean record, and a qualifying car; taxi drivers may need a city license.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years). BLS projects strong growth for taxi drivers, shuttle drivers, and chauffeurs.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Robotaxis already run in several U.S. cities; by 2036 driverless rides could take a large share of trips.
Age 21+. One way to start: Sign up in the Uber or Lyft driver app with your license and a 4-door car; background check takes days
Classes: Driver's education, Geography.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-3054.
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