How do I get a P/T job as a driver?

[328i 100]

I graduated from university last year, and got a full-time job that pays well (considering im a new grad). However, I'd like to have a second income stream so that I have extra spending/saving money. Ideally, I'd like to work only on fridays, saturdays, sundays during the day/evenings as I go out to have fun during the weekend nights.

 

What's the nature of this job like.... is it on-call, is there a wage, or is it solely based on tips? Can someone describe what a call/working day is like for a driver?

 

Thanks!

[Cowboy kenny 50799]

Your best bet would be to contact an agency directly to address your questions. Most of the indies who do outcall already have a driver/security already and would not just take on anyone.

 

You may want to re-evaluate your priorities though, Friday and Saturday nights can be quite busy for indies and agencies. Do you have your own recent model reliable car, are you able to provide "security" if needed. Do you have a good working knowledge of the city, especially suburbs ?

 

All important factors to weigh in as you consider this form of employment.

[d*mm*y 887]

You will make the same delivering Pizza with a lot less head aches, or if you can get it you make a lot more delivering Booze!! If your criminal record makes you unemployable in the pizza trade consider driving escorts.

[328i 100]

Thanks for the heads up guys... I'd much rather deliver pizza because there's probably much less headache associated with it. I'd meet all the requirements of being a driver, less the security part. I wouldn't want to put myself in those situations.

[YoungStud 468]

Dummpy, you're a man very wise in the ways of the world.

[Andee 220524]

Here are some facts to consider: The number of requests for outcalls has dropped substantially over the past 10 years. Unless you work for an agency that is "busy" or an private driving service that has other clientele, don't expect to make a lot of money.

 

2) The requirement for "security" - I feel safer knowing that my driver isn't going to drive off if the going gets bad. However, no word of a lie...in 15 years, I have never had a driver have to leave his vehicle to come to my aid. A few have had to have a few words with some uncooperative types over the phone...but either I am lucky or those things do not happen as often as some might think (to legitimate SPs who aren't into ripping guys off, that is). And I have worked in some pretty tough places like Fort. St. John, B.C. and Grande Prairie, Alberta.

 

3) I would be hesitant to advertise your services on the free boards as you will probably get weirdos contacting you (as did one of my drivers). Also, there is the ever-present Ottawa City by-law officers is always out to crack down on what they refer to "gypsy taxis". Better to go "word of mouth"

 

I agree with CK - contact some "reputable" agencies.

 

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