OSCA occupation

711133 Rideshare Driver

Drives a privately owned vehicle to transport passengers for a predetermined fare, facilitated by an online application, usually on a short-term hiring basis.

Major group: 7 Machinery Operators and Drivers
Unit group: 7111 Automobile Drivers
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 4

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 731199 Automobile Drivers nec Partial correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Drives a privately owned vehicle to transport passengers for a predetermined fare, facilitated by an online application, usually on a short-term hiring basis.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 4
Major group: 7 Machinery Operators and Drivers
Sub-major group: 71 Road and Rail Drivers
Minor group: 711 Automobile, Bus and Rail Drivers
Unit group: 7111 Automobile Drivers

Tasks

Accepts ride requests from an online application, with a predetermined fare
Drives a privately owned vehicle to transport passengers to their desired destinations
Follows traffic laws and regulations to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users
Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of the vehicle
Tracks and records passenger fares and payments
Adheres to company platform policies and procedures
May rate or provide feedback on customers following each trip

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Compare OSCA 711133 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code711133 Rideshare Driver	711131 Chauffeur	711132 Oversize Load Pilot Escort
Official role definition	Drives a privately owned vehicle to transport passengers for a predetermined fare, facilitated by an online application, usually on a short-term hiring basis.	Drives a limousine, hire car or private car to transport passengers to destinations on a fee-for-service basis, usually on a long-term hiring arrangement.	Drives an escort vehicle to accompany the transportation of oversized loads.
Skill level	Skill Level 4	Skill Level 4	Skill Level 4
Key tasks	Accepts ride requests from an online application, with a predetermined fare Drives a privately owned vehicle to transport passengers to their desired destinations Follows traffic laws and regulations to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of the vehicle	Drives a limousine, hire car or private car to transport passengers to their desired destinations Ensures the vehicle is clean and well maintained Assists passengers with loading and unloading luggage or other items Provides a high level of customer service, including assisting passengers with special requirements or requests	Plans and conducts route surveys to identify potential obstacles and hazards, such as low power lines and narrow bridges Consults with relevant authorities and obtains necessary permits and approvals Drives an escort vehicle and coordinates the movement of oversize loads Communicates with drivers and provides guidance and assistance during the transportation of oversize loads

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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