Get Somebody in the Back of a Cab

English for Taxi Drivers

This page from the EnglishClub English for Work series covers language that is useful for taxi drivers speaking in English.

  • Example Phrases
  • Wordchecker
  • Sample Conversation
English for Taxi Drivers

Example Phrases

Phrases that taxi drivers can use with English-speaking passengers.

Welcome

  • Hi / Hello
  • Good morning
  • Good afternoon
  • Good evening
  • How are you today?
  • Hi. I can take 4 passengers.

Destination

  • Where can I take you?
  • Where are you going?
  • What's your destination?
  • I don't know that place. Do you have a map?
  • Can you show me on this map?
  • Are you in a hurry?
  • It is very close.
  • It is pretty far away.
  • It will take about 15 minutes.
  • It takes about one hour to get there.
  • It is faster to take the expressway but you have to pay the toll.

Understanding the passenger

  • Speak slowly, please.
  • Sorry, I don't understand.
  • Yes, I understand. I'll take you there.
  • Please ask someone to write it in Thai / Chinese / etc.
  • No problem.

Special instructions / requests

  • I'll put your luggage in the boot / trunk.
  • Put on your seat belt, please.
  • Is it okay if I open a window?
  • Is the air-conditioning okay?
  • Please don't eat in the car.
  • No smoking, please.
  • Do you want me to wait?
  • I have to get some gas.

Traffic conditions

  • It's rush hour.
  • There's a traffic jam.
  • The traffic is bad over there. You'll get there faster if you walk from here.
  • I think there's been an accident.
  • I'll try a different way.

Fare and fees

  • The total price is $10.
  • Thank you for the tip.
  • Do you have smaller notes/bills?
  • I don't have any change.
  • The customer pays for the expressway, OK?
  • You in a hurry? Take the expressway?
  • There is a tollway fee. You pay the fee, ok?

Goodbye

  • Watch out for motorcycles before getting out!
  • Don't forget your things.
  • Thank you for your business.
  • Hope to see you again.
  • It's been nice chatting with you.
  • Enjoy your stay in Thailand / China / etc.
  • You're welcome.

No service

  • Sorry, that is out of my boundaries.
  • I can't go there. I would have to come back without a fare.
  • Sorry, I don't go to the airport.
  • I'm all done for the day / night.
  • I have to return the car on time.
  • My car needs servicing.
  • I'm sorry. Have a nice day.
  • I can call another driver / company for you.

Small talk

  • Have you been here before?
  • Are you from around here?
  • How do you like Bangkok / Beijing / etc?
  • Are you here on business?
  • Are you staying long?
  • Good weather, huh? Not too hot, not too cold.
  • I hope the weather gets better for you.

Things a passenger could say

  • Can I get a ride?
  • How many people can you fit?
  • How long will it take?
  • Please wait for me.
  • You can keep the meter running.
  • Do you have a flat fee to the airport?
  • I'm in a bit of a rush.
  • Can we get there by 10 o'clock / noon / 4pm / etc?
  • Could you slow down, please?
  • Is this the quickest way?
  • Do you take credit cards?
  • Do you have change?
  • Keep the change.
  • Thanks for the ride / lift.

passenger: person travelling in car, bus, train (not the driver)

destination: place where you want to go

map: diagram or picture showing streets and roads

in a hurry: rushed; need to go fast

expressway / motorway: fast road

tollway: fast road with fee

toll: charge; fee

boot / trunk: box at back of car for luggage, cases etc

seat belt: strap to hold somebody in their seat in a car or airplane

accident: crash; a car hitting another car or a person

fee: price; charge

note/bill: paper money

boundaries: limits

fare: price for taxi; passenger

flat fee: fixed price

in a rush: in a hurrry; late; want to go fast

Sample Conversation

Read this conversation between a taxi driver and passenger. Then do the test to check your understanding.

Taxi driver: Hi. Where are you going?

Passenger: To the train station, please.

Taxi driver: Shall I put your bag in the trunk?

Passenger: No thanks. I'll keep it with me. How long will it take to the station?

Taxi driver: About 30 minutes. Are you in a hurry?

Passenger: Yes, I'm a bit late.

Taxi driver: We can take the expressway. There's an extra charge, okay?

Passenger: That's okay, thanks.

Taxi driver: Fasten your seatbelt, please.

Passenger: Okay.

Taxi driver: Here's the expressway. Can I have $3 for the fee?

Passenger: Here you are.

Taxi driver: Are you catching a train at the station?

Passenger: Yes, I'm going to the beach to meet some friends.

Taxi driver: Okay. Here is the station.

Passenger: Thank you. How much is it?

Taxi driver: $55.

Passenger: Here's $60. Keep the change.

Taxi driver: Thanks. Don't forget your things.

Passenger: Okay. Bye. Have a good day!

Get Somebody in the Back of a Cab

Source: https://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/taxi-drivers.htm

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