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I have driven both limo and taxi in LV for 10 years as of 9/08. I will assure you, the percentage of limo to taxi drivers making large money is about the same. I'm sure you understand the "system" currently in place, and know the real winners are the doormen, and "companies". Why, the doormen are allowed to "earn" in this manner, mystifies me, as the IRS should see them as "easy pickings".
partly [IMHO]because the doormen were never as dumb as the dealers....they don't split tips.....when the dealers made the big push to pool tips a lotta years ago, the IRS jumped at the Idea.....all they had to do was lean on ONE dealer in each joint and they knew EXACTLY how much they all made.
The doormen DO "split" tips. The money is not made from the average Joe at show break time, etc. The ridiculous money comes from the sex industry kickbacks, and the doormen could care less about showbreaks, etc. The typical "crew" currently is 3-4 doormen, one or two to load vehicles, the others are responsible to gather passengers headed to sex clubs, and document which driver owes--how much. The standard gentlemen's club pays $50/head to the driver, and doormen are "spoon feeding" both limo and cab drivers for a 50-60% vigorish. While most realize the gentlemen's club business is large in LV, only those involved, and working this angle realize "how" large. "Peak" times CAN, and DO result in $5000+ nights for each doorman, tax free. 99.9% of the public, state agencies,---and apparently, the IRS simply cannot believe the magnitude of the dollars involved. Very much like the old showroom "maitre d' " job on a larger scale.
I have driven both limo and taxi in LV for 10 years as of 9/08. I will assure you, the percentage of limo to taxi drivers making large money is about the same. I'm sure you understand the "system" currently in place, and know the real winners are the doormen, and "companies". Why, the doormen are allowed to "earn" in this manner, mystifies me, as the IRS should see them as "easy pickings".
The valet and door people at the Palms were recently shaken down by the IRS. This all started from the PURE club mess.
The valet and door people at the Palms were recently shaken down by the IRS. This all started from the PURE club mess.
I do know, a doorman---"A" was fired, but the same practices are still used. Very hard to prove this, as both, drivers and doormen are very discrete. I find it amazing the IRS has not "nailed" one driver or doorman, and got them to spill their guts.
There are many limo driver jobs in the city that : the common folk " never get to use. There are also clubs here that have their own Limos.. Those jobs are the best to have.. Not sure what those drivers are actually making but I would guess its close to 100k a year.. THe ones that work for the hotels and drive their VIPS are making close to 80K.. But also getting those jobs are on a who you know basis...
I am planning to drive cab wondering how much average if I put 12 hours a day
Well, it all depends on "how" you cab drive! If you cab drive the way "Desert cab drivers" drive, then you'll "NET" about $1,000 to $1,500 in 3 days [Thursday, Friday & Saturday]. But, that doesn't mean you have to work at Desert cab in order to make that kind of $. Like I said, it all comes down to "how" you cab drive. The reason I know this is because I speak from "personal experience"!
You comment on that which you know nothing about. I drive a limo in Las Vegas. Limo drivers have alternate ways to make money, excluding drugs and hookers. A good Vegas limo driver can make 100k without even dealing with drugs or hookers. I doubt many taxi drivers earn near that. I imagine your doubt is a reflection of the lack of value you place on the job. Good drivers know how to make money. Plain and simple. Vegas is loaded with people willing to pay and tip very well for excellent service. I know many Vegas service people with degrees from quality universities that choose to work in Vegas' unskilled service industry because the money is excellent. You laugh. We laugh at those who do not know.
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