In Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver, what is Travis Bickle’s job?

In Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver, Travis Bickle’s job is taxi driver.

Travis, played by Robert De Niro, works night shifts driving a cab through New York City. His job gives the film its title and places him in contact with many parts of the city, while also emphasizing his isolation. He keeps working because he suffers from insomnia and wants to stay occupied.

Taxi Driver was released in 1976 and was written by Paul Schrader. The story follows Travis as his alienation and obsession with what he sees as urban corruption intensify. His occupation is an important part of the character’s perspective: he observes the city from behind the wheel but remains emotionally detached from ordinary social life.

The film is often discussed alongside other Scorsese collaborations with De Niro, including Raging Bull and Goodfellas. Taxi Driver also features Jodie Foster, Harvey Keitel, Cybill Shepherd, and Albert Brooks.