Taking a Taxi or Rideshare
Use these English expressions when you travel by taxi or rideshare in a city.
Key Phrases
I need to go to this address, which is near the city library.
💡 Use this phrase when you want to show the driver your destination clearly.
Could you tell me how much the ride might cost before we start?
💡 Ask this question if you want to know the price before the journey.
Can we take the highway because I want to arrive there very quickly?
💡 You can say this if you prefer a faster route to save time.
Could you please slow down a little bit because the traffic is heavy?
💡 Use this polite request if the driver is going too fast for you.
I would like to make a quick stop at the supermarket first.
💡 This is useful when you have multiple destinations during one single taxi trip.
If we arrive at the corner, you can drop me off there.
💡 You should use this sentence when you see a good place to exit.
Can I pay with a credit card, or do you prefer cash?
💡 Ask this before the ride ends to see what payment methods are accepted.
I need a receipt because I have to show my company the cost.
💡 Request this document if you need to keep proof of your travel payment.
Could you help me put my bags into the trunk of the car?
💡 Say this if you have heavy luggage and need assistance from the driver.