Английский для таксистов.
Полезные английские фразы и выражения для таксистов и просто в такси.
- Every taxi has a taxi light on the roof as at the picture above or a similar sign with the phone number.
- Make sure that you agree with the driver exactly what the fare will be before you get in the taxi. Meters are not used in Kiev and most cities in Ukraine.
- If the driver seems to be driving in circles, write down his registration number and call the taxi company later.
- Most drivers are honest, so relax and talk with the driver about the city.
- Tipping is not required as chances are you are paying much more for your fare than you should be. Usually rounding off the fare to the next Hr. 5 or 10 is sufficient.
- Give a higher tip only if the driver really gave you good service, or if you have kept the taxi waiting.
- It is a good idea to always carry small denomination bank notes.
Phrases for Taking a Taxi
Dialogues in taxi
Useful taxi phrases
- the city = the city please
- the Hilton Hotel
- Kreschatick Street
- the Pinchuck art gallery
- the central bus station
- St. Catherine’s church
- such and such cinema
- such and such hotel
- the main library
- such and such museum
- the park
- a petrol station, service station, gas station
- such and such restaurant
- shopping centre
- Independence square
- the opera
- the train station, railway station
Other useful Phrases
- Welcome to the city. Where to?
- To the Dnipro Hotel.
- Right away. What brings you to the city?
- I'm here on business, but I hope to have some time for sightseeing, too.
- You should be sure to see the big festival on Kruschetick Street this week.
- Okay, thanks for the tip. Are there any other things I should do while I'm here?
- Don't miss the new art exhibit at the Central Museum. I've heard it's very good.
- Thanks, that's a big help.
- Here we are, the DniproHotel. The fare is Hr. 45.
- Here's Hr. 50. Keep the change.
- Thanks! I hope you have an enjoyable stay here.
If you are somewhere and need a taxi.
Do you have a taxi number?
Ordering a taxi
I'd like a taxi, please.
Sorry, there are none available at the moment.
Where are you? What is the address?
I'm at a Pizza restaurant on № ..... Sahaidachnogo str.
I am at the train station.
I am at the corner of Vladimirskaya and Sophiska Streets.
Could I take your name please.
Could I take your phone number please?
Where would you like to go?
Artema street number 54.
How long will I have to wait?
You will have a taxi in 15 minutes.
In the taxi
How long will the journey take?
Do you mind if I open the window?
Do you mind if I close the window?
Do you mind if I smoke?
Are we almost there?
How much is it?
Have you got anything smaller?
That's fine, keep the change.
Would you like a receipt?
Could I have a receipt, please?
Could you pick me up at 6 p.m.?
Could you wait for me here please?
