M E A R S   T A X I   D R I V E R

 

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Taxi Driver with Mears Transportation Group.

Please take a few moments to review this explanation.

 

Goal: 

To provide quality customer service while transporting guests in a safe manner.

 

Basic Requirements:

You must answer YES/TRUE to the following questions to proceed with the application process.

o Do you hold a valid Florida driver’s license?
o Have you had a driver’s license in the United States for at least 3 years?
o Do you have less than 3 points on your license in the past year?
o Do you have less than 6 points on your license in the past 2 years?
o Do you have less than 9 points on your license in the past 3 years?
o Are you at least 21 years of age?
o Are you able to attend a two-day driver orientation program?
(Monday/Tuesday OR Thursday/Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm)
o Have never been convicted of a felony.
o Have not been arrested or charged with a DUI or reckless driving in the past 5 years (even if it is within the point system listed above).
o Have not been charged with traveling 20 mph or more over the speed limit in the past year.
o Have not been charged with traveling 90 mph or in excess over the speed limit.
 
If you answered YES/TRUE to the above questions, please proceed with the application process.
1. Complete an application on site. Applications may not be taken from the building.
2. Interview with a company representative.
3. If you are selected and successfully complete an interview, a motor vehicle and criminal background check will be run.
4. If the results of your motor vehicle and criminal background check are within the Mears standard, then you are available to sign up for our two-day orientation program (Mon/Tues OR Thurs/Fri 8:00am-5:00pm). The orientation program is free, however, there is a $45 fee for the materials you will need to get started. The fee includes a City of Orlando permit (required by the city),credit card machine, Orlando map book, Mears reference manual, clipboard, motor vehicle report and criminal background report, etc.
5. Once you have completed the taxi orientation program you are ready to start a successful independent business as a taxi driver. Welcome to the team!
 
Frequently Asked Questions:
When can I drive a taxi?
Upon completion of the orientation program, you are able to drive as many or as few days as you would like, as long as you drive one shift per month to keep your contract active. Our shifts are available through out the day and evening to give you as much flexibility as possible.
What if I start driving and would like to explore other fleets or areas of town?
Your success as a taxi driver is important to us. If you feel that you could prosper in another fleet or area of town, you have the ability to switch to another fleet at any time (depending on availability).
How should I dress as a taxi driver?
You are a representative of your own business. First impressions are important. Always remember to be well groomed, dressed in clean, neatly pressed clothing and a welcoming smile. As a permit holder for the City of Orlando, you must also adhere to the Chapter 55 dress code regulations (these will be given to you during the driver orientation program). Facial hair is prohibited, with the exception of a neatly groomed mustache.
If you have any questions, please contact us:
Mears Transportation Group
Taxi Division Bldg. M3
925 South Division Ave.
Orlando, Fl. 32805
407-254-0750