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Taking a Taxi or Rideshare
Use these phrases to tell a taxi or rideshare driver where to go, give instructions, and pay for your trip.
Key Phrases
Voice
Giving the destination · 2 ways to say it
To the train station, please.
neutralA clear and simple way to say where you want to go
Could you take me to the airport, please?
politeA very polite way to tell the driver your destination
Asking for help with bags · 2 ways to say it
Can you open the trunk, please?
neutralUS - Use this when you have luggage
Can you open the boot, please?
neutralUK - Use this when you have luggage
Asking about travel time
How long will the trip take?
neutralGiving instructions
Please slow down.
neutralSay this directly if the car is going too fast
Ending the trip · 2 ways to say it
You can stop right here.
neutralTell the driver exactly where to drop you off
Could you stop at the corner, please?
politeA nice way to ask the driver to pull over
Asking the price
How much is it?
neutralAsking about payment methods
Do you take cards?
neutralAsk this if you want to pay with a credit card
Practice Dialogue
Passenger
Hi. To the train station, please.
Driver
Sure thing. Are you in a hurry?
Passenger
No, I have time. Please slow down.
Driver
Sorry about that. I'll slow down.
Passenger
Thanks. Are we almost there?
Driver
Yes, the station is very close.
Passenger
Perfect. You can stop right here.
Driver
Okay. That's sixteen dollars.
Passenger
Here's my card. Can you open the trunk?
Driver
Of course. Have a great trip!