# Competences — taxi driver

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6f7c1e84-8162-4c20-a575-b57ff624eef5).

## Essential

- **apply knowledge of human behaviour** (skill/competence)
- **assist passengers** (skill/competence)
- **communicate with customers** (skill/competence)
- **drive in urban areas** (skill/competence)
- **ensure vehicle operability** (skill/competence)
- **follow verbal instructions** (skill/competence)
- **geographic areas** (knowledge)
- **handle petty cash** (skill/competence)
- **lift heavy weights** (skill/competence)
- **maintain vehicle appearance** (skill/competence)
- **mechanical components of vehicles** (knowledge)
- **operate GPS systems** (skill/competence)
- **operate radio dispatch systems for taxis** (skill/competence)
- **organise vehicle breakdown support** (skill/competence)
- **park vehicles** (skill/competence)
- **provide customers with price information** (skill/competence)
- **read maps** (skill/competence)
- **tolerate sitting for long periods** (skill/competence)
- **tolerate stress** (skill/competence)
- **transport topography** (knowledge)
- **use communication devices** (skill/competence)
- **use different communication channels** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- adapt to changing situations (skill/competence)
- maintain privacy of service users (skill/competence)
- perform services in a flexible manner (skill/competence)
- provide high-end driving services (skill/competence)
- provide private transport services (skill/competence)
- solve location and navigation problems by using GPS tools (skill/competence)