Las Vegas Cab Driver

Las Vegas Cab Driver

vegascab

Las Vegas, NV

Male, 31

Ask me anything! i will be as honest as possible as to my experiences as a cabbie in las vegas since 2007. if you want a day to day on some of the happenings in the job you can also follow me on twitter, vegascab @vagascab

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Last Answer on June 19, 2020

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I want to take a cab from the quad to Freemont St. But I am by myself - will (can) the driver walk with me down Freemont St?

Asked by Kay almost 12 years ago

I guess it depends on the driver however I would not just for the simple fact I would lose over an hour of work, unless in was worth my time money wise.  That being said there is no danger in walking down freemont by yourself, not anymore than walking down the strip by yourself there is security everywhere and is very well lit.  Downtown is one of my favorite places to go when I have family and friends in town you dont have anything to worry about

What percentage of the gross fairs do you estimate you average in tips?

Asked by Chuck about 12 years ago

I do very well and average sbout 50% but it definatly depends on the personality of the driver

Is there a cab company in Vegas that doesn't pay you the driver with a check instead you pay lease and keep the rest of money after you pay the lease I drove in denver Colorado it's like that here

Asked by sal over 10 years ago

No

How is the security industry there? Thinking of moving there, I work armed prisoner watches and executive protection. My company hasn't had any armed work in a while and I'm just doing vehicle patrol making 10 an hour. Armed I was averaging 20-30/hr

Asked by Jboxx over 11 years ago

there are a lot of patrol jobs for about 10 per but the armed guards at casinos start i believe at 18 per and there is a lot of private security positions available out here

Hi Friend, I'll be visiting Vegas for the first time for visitors renting a car would be better choice or using CAB? how much a Gallon cost in Vegas?

Asked by Man almost 11 years ago

I personally would say you're better off taking a taxi by the time we figure out where to park scare your bags all this way it's a lot more frustration than what its worth rent a car I believe the average price of gasoline in town is about 360

In Las Vegas can a limo company run thier business like a taxi company and still make money even if they charge double or tipple the fair of taxi? How much will it take to start a taxi business up from strach in Las Vegas? What are the steps to do?

Asked by MR Budman for the how to's? over 10 years ago

It is a major process that has to be done through the transportation authority and taxicab authority. Im not sure however about cost

Do you get paid bi weekly or weekly. Also does the company pay you with a company check?

Asked by niko79 about 11 years ago

when you first start you will be on the extra board and will receive a check from 2 of the three companies bi weekly and 1 the off week for those... once you get a shift you will be paid by whatever company you work for bi weekly with a company check