The Appeal of Being a Taxi Driver

Reasons for Choosing a Taxi Driver Job

1. Commission System

The salary system in the taxi industry is different from other industries, as it generally adopts a 'commission system'.
'Commission system' means that the salary is determined based on sales.
In other words, the more you work, the higher your salary, with top drivers earning between 7 million and 10 million yen annually.
You too can aim for a high income.

2. Shift Work

The shift work system for taxi drivers includes 'day shifts', 'night shifts', and 'alternate shifts' where you work from morning until 2 a.m. the next day.
Because it is shift work, you can freely set your days off with paid leave and shift changes.
If you choose 'alternate shifts', you will have a work pattern that combines 'work, rest, and holidays', so more than half of the month will be effectively holidays.
This is a perfect working style for those who want to value their private time.

In the Case of Day Shifts and Night Shifts

• ・One shift is 8 hours (plus a 1-hour break)
• ・Average of 22 shifts per month (including holiday work)

Freely set your days off with paid leave and shift changes!

Freely set your days off with paid leave and shift changes!

In the Case of Alternate Shifts

• ・Standard working hours are 14 hours and 30 minutes, with a 3-hour break
• ・Since you work two days' worth of shifts in one go,
  you get a rest day and a holiday together
• ・Because the working hours are long, you have more days off per month

A unique work pattern that combines work, rest, and holidays.
More than half of the month is effectively holidays!

A unique work pattern that combines work, rest, and holidays.
More than half of the month is effectively holidays!

3. Training and Support System

Taxi companies offer comprehensive training and support systems for those with no experience.
About 70% of new hires for taxi driver positions are inexperienced, so various training programs, including practical and hospitality training, are provided to educate them into proficient drivers.
Additionally, the company covers the costs for obtaining the necessary ordinary license type 2 for taxi drivers and provides support for acquiring it.
Even foreign nationals with no prior experience can start with confidence.

Female Taxi Drivers Are
Also Active!

The number of female taxi drivers nationwide is steadily increasing year by year.
The increase is due to efforts to create a more comfortable working environment for women, such as installing car navigation systems, drive recorders, and security cameras for safety, and providing female-only facilities and dormitories.
As a result of these efforts, there are currently about 10,000 female taxi drivers working across the country.
We encourage women to consider becoming a taxi driver.

Q&A

What are the benefits of using Joys Japan's services?

We offer a variety of support services, including employment assistance from dedicated consultants for foreign nationals, specific skill test preparation for working in the driver industry, assistance with obtaining the necessary driver's licenses for work, Japanese language learning support, and daily life support. We are here to help foreign nationals work with peace of mind.

Are there any costs for inquiries or consultations?

There are no costs at all. Our consultants will listen to the conditions you desire and introduce you to recommended companies. Please feel free to consult with us.

What kind of person is a consultant?

Many of our consultants are foreign nationals, so those who can communicate with you in your native language will be in charge. If you have any questions, no matter how small, please feel free to ask your assigned consultant.

What kind of job openings do you have?

The job offers we introduce are specialized in the driver industry. We only recommend top-class, reputable companies in the industry that provide stable employment after joining. We select and introduce companies where you can continue to work steadily.

I live in a rural area. Can you introduce companies to me?

Of course, it's possible. There are many driver industry companies not only in urban areas but also in rural regions. We can help you find companies in locations that are suitable and comfortable for foreign nationals to work.

I have no experience in driver work. Is that a problem?

There is absolutely no problem. The driver industry has a solid training system in place to make it easy for those with no prior experience to start. We will introduce companies where foreign nationals can work with confidence.