becoming a self employed taxi driver

The taxi driver in his car led customers, to the destination they have chosen, for a fee. It must lead in the best conditions of security and speed (know the way streets, traffic jams ...)

Economic activity: Economic conditions since 1991 is as sullen taxi expenditures are closely linked to income levels of individuals and the corporate overhead. Since 1980, there is stability in the number of taxis, with the exception of taxis in Paris which increased from 14 300 to 14 900 in 1992.

Customer: 30 to 35% of women 30 to 35% of business clients from 10 to 15% of tourists daily tips 9H, 11H-13H, 17H, 19 H (in town)

Evolution: The national figures are expected to remain stable because
- The public is better served by the establishment of telephone exchanges.
- Higher rates do not offset the fixed costs and variable.

The qualifications:
· Excellent driver and great patience.
· Memory and perfect knowledge of the topography of the area.
· Sense of initiative, kindness, smile and love of human contact
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Before plugging the meter, taxi drivers must pass a double examination, national and local levels. Haute-Garonne, two training centers to learn the craft for future craftsmen.

It is not enough to have his driver's license and a car to become a taxi driver. The 1995 law, known as the Pasqua Law ", named after its founder, came to strengthen regulation, already heavy, access to the profession, with the requirement to obtain a certificate of competency. The issuance of this certificate, which punishes an examination organized by the prefecture (1), determines the parking permit, in other words, the allocation of taxi driver's license.