Having a driver's license may not be enough on its own to get you the job however. A clean driver's abstract, which you will have to provide, is also important. Many cab companies will also do a criminal records check, and you are certainly going to need to show them a record that is clean of any infractions which might make you a potential liability to the cab company.

There are some other things that you can do in order to help improve your chances of getting employment with a cab company. Companies are always making sure that their drivers have the most pleasant experience possible. That means that a pleasant demeanor and the ability to offer exceptional customer service are going to go a long way to helping you get that job.

Another thing to realize is that you are probably going to have to lease a cab if you want to be a taxi driver. There aren't many cab companies which simply provide the cars and hire drivers to use them. There are some companies which may provide the option of owning your own car rather than leasing one from them, but this is costly and probably not the best option for someone just starting out in the profession. If you lease a cab, you will lease a complete package which includes meters and communications equipment. The responsibility for maintaining and cleaning that car will also be yours for the duration of your contract.