Taxi Drivers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 1,519 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 31% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
AI could do much of this on its own
Complete accident reports when necessary.
AI could do much of this on its own
Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
AI could do much of this on its own
Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
AI could do much of this on its own
Provide passengers with information or advice about the local area, points of interest, hotels, or restaurants.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Drive taxicabs or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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