BYD e6 Overview Manufacturer Production 2009–present Body and chassis / () 5-door Powertrain One or two 61 kWh (LiFePO 4) Range 300 km (186 mi) Dimensions 2,830 mm (111.4 in) Length 4,554 mm (179.3 in) Width 1,822 mm (71.7 in) Height 1,630 mm (64.2 in) 2,020 kg (4,453 lb) The BYD e6 is an / manufactured by with a of 300 km (186 mi) according to the carmaker. Field testing began in in May 2010 with 40 units operating as taxis in the city of. Sales to the general public began in Shenzhen on October 26, 2011, after over two years behind schedule (the original release date was in 2009). As of January 2016, e6 units are operating as taxis in Colombia, Belgium, the U.S. (New York and Chicago), the Netherlands, and the U.K. Since 2010 sales in China totaled 34,862 units through December 2016.

The BYD e6 ranked as the best-selling pure electric car in China in 2016 and has golden medal for “Best Quality Product” in Havana International Fair 2015. BYD planned to sell the e6 model in the for US$35,000 before any. However, after rescheduling the US launch several times, in October 2011 BYD announced that sales to retail customers were to be delayed at least for 18 months due to the lack of.

In May 2013, BYD announced that the e6 will be sold in the US only to fleet consumers for US$52,000, as the company will focus on sales in North America. Special features are the range of up to 400 km (with 80kWh battery), a guaranteed cycle resistance of 4000 charge cycles and the fast battery charging to 80 percent in 15 minutes.

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Therefore, the cars are often used in vehicle fleets with large range requirements like taxis, police cars or car rentals. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Specifications [ ] Initial specs [ ] BYD's initial claims for the e6 in 2009 included: • Electric power consumption: less than 18 kWh per 100 km (62 mi) • Acceleration: 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in.

Rear view BYD e6 BYD mentioned a smaller 48 kWh battery pack for the e6 at its debut at the 2009. However, at the 2010 NAIAS, BYD indicated a range of 205 mi (330 km) per charge, an estimated 0-60 mph acceleration time under 14 seconds, and a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h) for the e6.

Range has since dropped and consumption increased. According to, the 40 demonstration vehicles that began operating as taxis in,, have a range of 300 km (186 mi), a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph), and consume 21.5 per 100 km. In August 2011, BYD clarified that the e6 has a range of 230 to 240 kilometres (140 to 150 mi) under more demanding conditions, such as running the air conditioning or driving up hill.

In more favorable conditions, such as city driving, with lots of stop and go, the range goes up to 290 to 320 kilometres (180 to 200 mi). This claim, however, has not been verified by any independent third party testing. In January 2011 BYD announced that in response to US consumers preferences, the American version will be more powerful than the Chinese version, and it will have a 60 battery pack with a 160 electric motor, capable of reaching in less than 8 seconds. Batteries and powertrain [ ] BYD’s 'Fe', which powers the e6, represents one of the company’s core technologies. All chemical substances used in the battery can be recycled.

There are four different power combinations for the e6: 101 hp (75 kW), 101+54 hp (75+40 kW), 215 hp (160 kW) and 215+54 hp (160+40 kW). Most of (or at least part of) the e6 battery pack is located on the belly pan of the vehicle.

The two-motor options use front and rear motors, making the car. According to the manufacturer the of the car is charged at a fast charging station within 15 minutes to 80%, after 40 minutes at 100%. Safety [ ] Crash and fire. See also: After a high-speed car crashed into a BYD e6 taxi in on May 26, 2012, the electric car caught fire after hitting a tree and all three occupants died in the accident. The Chinese investigative team concluded that the cause of the fire was ' electric arcs caused by the short-circuiting of high voltage lines of the high voltage distribution box ignited combustible material in the vehicle including the interior materials and part of the power batteries.'

The team also found that the collisions were the cause of death of the occupants, not the fire. They also noted that the battery pack did not explode, and 75% of the single cell batteries did not catch on fire, and no flaws in the safety design of the vehicle were identified.

Costs [ ] BYD calculates on its website that a BYD e6 (taxi) achieved with a maturity of 5 years alone in energy costs, so power consumption instead of petrol consumption, a saving of about $74,000. Interior [ ].

The e6 features the latest body/frame-integral construction, with the battery pack protected in a compartment that is fully integrated into the vehicle. The battery pack's outer dimensions are: 175 cm (69 in) long, 95 cm (37 in) wide and 30 cm (12 in) in height.

The 5-passenger e6 is marketed as a family-oriented crossover vehicle. Policies [ ] On November 4, 2012, released its new solution for promoting the sales of its pure-electric vehicle e6 and at a Beijing-based press conference, which is called 'Zero vehicle purchase price, Zero costs, Zero emissions' and supported financially by, over 30 Billion RMB ($4.6B USD) now being ready for this financial program. According to the scheme targeting specifically the operators/companies, customers can choose one of three provided optional operating models which could be most suitable to themselves. The three operating models as the following table reads.

Model Financing Body Lease Period Ownership Financial Lease Finance Company A complete operational life cycle (e.g. 5 years) During the lease period, the financial organization owns the. The taxi company pays the lease in. After the lease period ends, the taxi company owns the vehicle. Operational Lease Third party vehicle lease company A complete operational life cycle (e.g. 5 years) or a shorter period (e.g. 1 year) During this lease period and after it ends, the vehicle lease company owns the vehicle.

The taxi company and the vehicle lease company sign an operational lease contract for the lease. Buyer's Credit The Taxi Company The taxi company has ownership of the vehicle. The taxi company pays monthly to the financial institution. The policy initiate explained the concept of 'ZERO COST' by comparing the five-year fees between a fuel taxi and its all-electric cab in Shenzhen city and after a sequence of calculations, it came to the conclusion that 'if the hire car runs for 5 years, and the total saving over 5 years is deducted from the higher cost of the vehicle and the interest on multiple payments, it can save 326,400 RMB. Besides, the company said if enough mileages are done, 'the vehicle payment will be entirely offset'.

Also emphasized the 'ZERO EMISSION' feature of its vehicles by stating that 'an e6 electric taxi saves 14,120 litres of fuel per year, with 32 tonnes fewer CO2 emissions', and '169 million litres of fuel could be saved with CO2 emissions reduced by 38.62 million tonnes per year' if all Chinese taxis would be replaced with its. Currently, this policy is only eligible for Chinese market.

Markets [ ] Belgium [ ] The Brussels local government selected BYD to provide electric taxis. In 2014, 35 BYD e6 taxis started their service in Brussels. BYD e6 electric in. In March 2010, the reported that BYD had postponed plans to mass-produce purely electric cars in China in 2010, to instead only produce 100 e6 cars for use as taxis in for field testing in 2010 in favor of marketing the less-expensive for the market.

The field testing program in began in May 2010 with 40 e6 electric cars running as taxis operated by BYD's subsidiary Pengcheng Electric Taxi Co., out of a fleet of 100 planned to be deployed later in 2010. This expansion did not take place, as 50 cars ended up being used. Whiskeytown Pneumonia Megaupload Shut.

BYD released an upbeat announcement about the success of the testing program in conjunction with investor 's September visit, but did not release any information about range, acceleration or speed achieved by the test cars. In April 2011, one year after the trial began, BYD reported that its e6 taxi fleet in Shenzhen had accumulated a total of around 1,730,000 miles (2,780,000 km). The electric taxis are continuously quick charged in 20 to 30 minutes without showing any diminished range or drop in battery performance due to rapid-charging conditions, which according to BYD, ' provides a proven track record for its Iron-Phosphate battery technology.'

BYD also announced that 250 e6s are being delivered to the International University in Shenzhen before August 2011. In June 2011 BYD announced that the fleet of e6 taxicabs had surpassed 1,864,114 miles (3,000,001 km) In October 2011 BYD commenced sales of the e6 to the general public of at a price of 369,800 (~$56,900) before.

After the subsidies the price drops to 249,800 (~$38,430). Production e6s will be equipped with BYD's new i system, which enables owners to control parts of the car (e.g.

The air conditioning and door locks) remotely from a smartphone. At the beginning of 2013, BYD won a big order for providing 500 battery-electric, e6 police vehicles to the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau, adding to the existing 300 BYD e6 Taxis with 18.6 Million Total Miles in this city. Only 33 units were sold in 2010, 401 during 2011, 1,690 in 2012, and 1,544 during 2013. Sales increased significantly in 2014 to 3,560 units, 7,029 in 2015, and climbed to 20,605 units were delivered in 2016, making the e6 the top selling all-electric plug-in passenger car in China in 2016. Cumulative sales in China totaled 34,862 units through December 2016. Colombia [ ] The first South American taxi fleet made up of e6 was launched at the beginning of 2013 in, the capital city of after receiving operation approval by the without any bothering license plate restrictions, in an effort to improve the local air quality and set an example to other cities in this green-energy chasing country. In September 2013 a total of 45 e6 taxis of this pilot program were delivered.

The e6 fleet are part of Colombia’s 'BIOTAXIS Project.' This e-taxi fleet has also operated in the charge of Praco Didacol, the distributor of in. [ ] Another three BYD e6s were sent to Colceincias, Bogota’s Tech, Science and Innovation Administration.

Costa Rica [ ] In January 2013 the local representative of BYD Auto signed an agreement with the Costa Rican to deploy 200 BYD e6 electric cars for use as 'green taxis.' The electric cars will be exempt from import duties and the government has agreed to deploy charging stations in strategic locations in the city of, the country's capital. Since May 2013 the e6 is available for sale for taxi use only. Hong Kong [ ]. BYD e6 taxi in. 45 units of e6 are scheduled for as e-taxis in May, 2012 according to Mr., Chairman and President of Co.

When he addressed at a press conference for ’s Electrified Transportation Solution aiming at a dramatical automobile emission-reduction of 56% for this city. The amount of e6 taxis in may hit up to 1,000 next year and then enormously increase to 3,000 units by 2015. The first batch of charging poles for these 45 e-cabs are under construction at present and the second batch of charging stations is expected to be in place before this May, ensuring that each e-taxi will get access to one charging appliance. The Netherlands [ ] In June 2011 BYD and the city of entered a binding agreement for an undisclosed number of e6s to be delivered for use as taxicabs. The deal is part of a larger scheme named 75-EV-RO, where the city has pledged to purchase 75. In December 2013 the Rotterdam Taxi Centre, one of the biggest taxi operators in the Netherlands, put two e6 taxis into service a successful trial period.

The company plans to expand its e6 fleet to 25 within the next 19 months. Taiwan [ ] BYD Taiwan, a joint venture of BYD Hong Kong and Taiwan Solar Energy Co., said it has received orders from a local taxi association for more than 1,500 e6 cars, with delivery scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2014. The company said it has commissioned a local automaker to assemble the first BYD e6 vehicles to be sold in Taiwan to speed up regulatory inspections and approvals.

United Kingdom [ ]. E6 in London BYD signed an agreement with Green Tomato Cars, the second largest quality minicab service in, to deliver a 50-unit fleet of BYD e6 to the city. The delivery was scheduled to take place in the second quarter of 2013. In February 2014 Green Tomato Cars announced that the deal with BYD was canceled. However, 20 units were delivered in February 2014 to run as minicabs in London by a new firm called Thriev.

United States [ ] In 2009 BYD indicated the e6 would be available in the United States in 2010 at a price just over US$40,000, and planned a rollout beginning in followed by several American cities. In October 2010 BYD announced that it was delaying its plans and US sales were rescheduled to 2011. In December 2010 the carmaker announced plans to ship as many as 50 BYD e6 electric cars by the end of 2011 to fleet customers in, including the municipal government of Los Angeles. BYD plans to sell the e6 model in the US for US$35,000 before any.

One of the biggest obstacles will be passing US crash testing, something which BYD plans to complete in 2011. As of August 2011, sales were scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2012. However, in October 2011 BYD opened its headquarters in Los Angeles, a year behind schedule, and announced that retail sales will be delayed at least for 18 months due to the lack of. Some commentators have noted that BYD has yet to bring a single all-electric car to the American consumer market and has repeatedly missed launch deadlines, giving rise to speculation about BYD's labor-intensive process of cell production's capability of achieving the uniformity of quality required for electric car batteries. In 2010 the agreed to purchase 10 e6 electric cars and lease a further 20.

City officials also intend to start a pilot program running five of 's electric buses. As of 19 February 2013, there were 11 units of e6 reaching from China and then heading to North America headquarters located in. However the purpose of this fleet has not been officially proclaimed. In May 2013, BYD announced that the e6 will be sold in the US only to fleet consumers, and instead of making the car available to the general public, the company will focus on sales in North America. By March 2015 there were about 25 BYD e6s being used by drivers in Chicago as part of a test program. BYD's dealer in the city offered several options to drivers interested in the e6, including a traditional lease or a lease-to-own program. The most popular program allows an Uber driver to lease an e6 for US$200 a week and use it for a driving shift, and thereafter the car is returned to a dealer lot, where it is charged until it is used again.

According to BYD America Vice President, as of February 2016, about 80 units have been imported to the U.S., with about 50 of those brought to New York for taxi and purposes. Uruguay [ ] As of January 2016 there was at least one BYD e6 taxi in operation in Montevideo, Uruguay. It was purchased through UTE, the nation's state-owned electricity provider. The purchase price was reportedly $55,000. UTE has installed one charging station in Montevideo and announced plans to install 4 more in 2016.

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Taxi drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers to various destinations. Quick Facts: Taxi Drivers, Ride-Hailing Drivers, and Chauffeurs $24,300 per year $11.68 per hour No formal educational credential None Short-term on-the-job training 305,100 5% (As fast as average) 14,700 Taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs transport people to and from the places they need to go, such as airports, homes, shopping centers, and workplaces. These drivers must know their way around a city to take passengers to their destinations. About 1 in 4 taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs worked part time in 2016.

Evening and weekend work is common. Most taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs go through a brief training period. Many states and local municipalities require taxi drivers and chauffeurs to get a taxi or limousine license. Although not required, many of these workers have a high school diploma. The median annual wage for taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs was $24,300 in May 2016.

Overall employment of taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs is projected to grow 5 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. An increase in ride-hailing services, which customers use through smartphone apps, should contribute to employment growth. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs with similar occupations.

Learn more about taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. Ride-hailing drivers use smartphone apps to connect with customers. Taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs drive people to and from the places they need to go, such as homes, workplaces, airports, and shopping centers. They must be familiar with city streets and locations to take passengers to their destinations. Duties Taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs typically do the following: • Drive taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers • Pick up passengers and listen to where they want to go • Help passengers load and unload their luggage • Obey all traffic laws • Check the car for problems and do basic maintenance • Keep the inside and outside of their car clean • Operate wheelchair lifts when needed • Keep a record of miles traveled Taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs must stay alert and watch the conditions of the road.

They have to take precautions to ensure their passengers’ safety, especially in heavy traffic or bad weather. Taxi drivers and chauffeurs must also follow vehicle-for-hire or livery regulations, such as where they can pick up passengers and how much they can charge. Good drivers are familiar with the streets in the areas they serve. They choose the most efficient routes, considering the traffic at that time of day. They know where the most often sought destinations are, such as airports, train stations, convention centers, hotels, and other points of interest. They also know where to find fire and police stations and hospitals in case of an emergency.

The following are examples of types of taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs: Taxi drivers, also called cabdrivers or cabbies, use a meter to calculate the fare when a passenger requests a destination. Many customers request a cab by calling a central dispatcher who then tells the taxi driver the pickup location. Some drivers pick up passengers waiting in lines at cabstands or in the taxi line at airports, train stations, and hotels. Cabbies drive around the streets looking for passengers in some large cities. Ride-hailing drivers pick up passengers who seek service through a smartphone app. The fare rate can fluctuate depending on demand; however, passengers are notified if the current fare rate is higher than usual.

Passengers pay for rides through a credit card linked to the app. Drivers use their own private vehicles and set their own hours. Chauffeurs take passengers on prearranged trips.

They drive limousines, vans, or private cars. They may work for hire for single trips, or they may work for a person, a private business, or for a government agency. Customer service is important for chauffeurs, especially luxury vehicle drivers. Some do the duties of executive assistants, acting as driver, secretary, and itinerary planner. Other chauffeurs drive large vans between airports or train stations and hotels. Paratransit drivers transport people with special needs, such as the elderly or those with disabilities.

They drive specially equipped vehicles designed to help people with various needs in nonemergency situations. For example, their vehicles may be equipped with wheelchair lifts, and the driver helps a passenger with boarding. Taxi drivers often travel in heavy traffic. Taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs held about 305,100 jobs in 2016. The largest employers of taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs were as follows: Self-employed workers 36% Taxi and limousine service 16 Healthcare and social assistance 11 Other transit and ground passenger transportation 8 Self-employed workers includes those classified as independent contractors. Some drivers contract with a dispatch company that refers passengers and allows the driver to use their service facilities for a fee.

Drivers who do not own their taxicab may lease a dispatch company’s car as part of the fee. Drivers usually pay for their own expenses such as fuel. Driving for long periods, especially in heavy traffic, can be stressful for these workers. In addition, they often have to pick up heavy luggage and packages. Injuries and Illnesses Taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs have one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all occupations. Most injuries result from traffic accidents. Work Schedules Work hours for taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs vary.

About 1 in 4 worked part time in 2016. Evening and weekend work is common.

Some drivers work late at night or early in the morning. Taxi and ride-hailing drivers work with little or no supervision, and their work schedules are flexible.

They can take breaks for a meal or rest whenever they do not have a passenger. Chauffeurs' work schedules are much more structured. They work hours based on client needs. Some chauffeurs must be ready to drive their clients at a moment’s notice, so they remain on call throughout the day.

Chauffeurs are trained on the job. Most taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs go through a brief training period. Many states and local municipalities require taxi drivers and chauffeurs to get a taxi or limousine license. Clean driving records and background checks are sometimes required. There are usually no formal education requirements, although many drivers have a high school diploma or equivalent. Education There are usually no formal education requirements, although many taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Training Most taxi and limousine companies provide their new drivers with a short period of on-the-job training. This training usually takes from 1 day to 2 weeks, depending on the company and the location. Some cities require training by law. Training typically covers local traffic laws, driver safety, and the local street layout. Taxi drivers also get training in operating the taximeter and communications equipment. Limousine companies, with an emphasis on customer service, usually train their chauffeurs. Ride-hailing drivers receive little to no training beyond how to work the electronic hailing app so they can pick up customers.

Paratransit drivers receive special training in how to handle wheelchair lifts and other mechanical devices. Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations All taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs must have a regular automobile driver’s license.

States and local municipalities set other requirements; many require taxi drivers and chauffeurs to get a taxi or limousine license. This normally requires passing a background check, drug test and a written exam about regulations and local geography. Regulations for ride-hailing drivers vary by state and city. Check with your local area for more information. The requires limousine drivers who transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) to hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a passenger (P) endorsement.

Drivers must pass knowledge and driving skills tests to receive a CDL. Advancement Some taxi drivers start their own cab service by purchasing a taxi rather than leasing one through a dispatch company. For chauffeurs, advancement usually takes the form of driving more important clients and different types of cars. Important Qualities Customer-service skills. Taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs regularly interact with their customers and have to represent their company positively and ensure passenger satisfaction with their ride. Because passengers rate ride-hailing drivers after each trip, excellent customer-service skills can lead to a favorable review. Customers rely on taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs to pick them up on time and quickly transport them to their destination.

Hand–eye coordination. Taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs must watch their surroundings and avoid obstacles and other hazards while driving a vehicle.

Taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs usually work with little or no supervision, so they must self-motivate and take the initiative to earn a living. Drivers must be calm and composed when driving through heavy traffic and congestion or dealing with rude passengers. Visual ability. Taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs must be able to pass a state-issued vision test to hold a driver’s license. Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics The median annual wage for taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs was $24,300 in May 2016. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,250, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $38,500. In May 2016, the median annual wages for taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs in the top industries in which they worked were as follows: Taxi and limousine service $25,530 Healthcare and social assistance 24,640 Other transit and ground passenger transportation 23,580 These wage data include money earned from tips. Taxi drivers and chauffeurs who provide good customer service are more likely to receive higher tips on each fare. Work hours for taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs vary. About 1 in 4 worked part time in 2016.

Evening and weekend work is common. Some drivers work late at night or early in the morning. Taxi and ride-hailing drivers work with little or no supervision, and their work schedules are flexible. They can take breaks for a meal or rest whenever they do not have a passenger.

Chauffeurs' work schedules are much more structured. They work hours based on client needs. Some chauffeurs stay on call throughout the day, and must be ready to drive clients at a moment’s notice.

Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program Overall employment of taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs is projected to grow 5 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The growing demand for ride-hailing services, which use electronic hailing through smartphone apps, should increase job growth. Specifically, employment of self-employed workers in this occupation is projected to grow 40 percent from 2016 to 2026. Ride-hailing companies classify drivers as independent contractors, not wage and salary workers. Employment of wage and salary workers in this occupation is projected to decline 15 percent from 2016 to 2026. Taxis and ride-hailing services generally operate in urban areas and complement public transit systems because people who regularly take a train or bus are more likely to use a taxi or ride-hailing service.

Therefore, increasing demand for taxis and ride-hailing services should mostly occur in larger metropolitan areas. Job Prospects Job prospects for ride-hailing drivers should be excellent. The occupation does not require any formal education and has low barriers to entry. Applicants who can pass a background check and have a clean driving record should have no problem contracting with a ride-hailing company. Employment projections data for taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs, 2016-26 Occupational Title SOC Code Employment, 2016 Projected Employment, 2026 Change, 2016-26 Employment by Industry Percent Numeric SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program Taxi drivers and chauffeurs 53-3041 305,100 319,900 5 14,700.

State & Area Data Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) The (OES) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link(s) below go to OES data maps for employment and wages by state and area. • Projections Central Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state.

In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved. CareerOneStop CareerOneStop includes hundreds of with data available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro area. There is also a to search for wages by zip code. Similar Occupations This table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to those of taxi drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and chauffeurs. Occupation Job Duties ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION 2016 MEDIAN PAY Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.

Postsecondary nondegree award $38,470 Bus drivers transport people between various places—including work, school, and shopping centers—and across state or national borders. Some drive regular routes, and others transport passengers on chartered trips or sightseeing tours. High school diploma or equivalent $31,920 Delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers pick up, transport, and drop off packages and small shipments within a local region or urban area.

They drive trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW)—the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—of 26,000 pounds or less. Most of the time, delivery truck drivers transport merchandise from a distribution center to businesses and households. High school diploma or equivalent $28,390 Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Most tractor-trailer drivers are long-haul drivers and operate trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity—that is, the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—exceeding 26,000 pounds. These drivers deliver goods over intercity routes, sometimes spanning several states.

Postsecondary nondegree award $41,340 Workers in railroad occupations ensure that passenger and freight trains run on time and travel safely. Some workers drive trains, some coordinate the activities of the trains, and others operate signals and switches in the rail yard. High school diploma or equivalent $57,160 Water transportation workers operate and maintain vessels that take cargo and people over water. The vessels travel to and from foreign ports across the ocean and to domestic ports along the coasts, across the Great Lakes, and along the country’s many inland waterways.

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It does not include pay for self-employed workers, agriculture workers, or workers in private households because these data are not collected by the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey, the source of BLS wage data in the OOH.