Calling a Taxi
Booking a Taxi
A: Hello. Speedy Taxi Service.
B: Hi. I’d like a taxi. (I’d like to book a taxi. I need a pick up)
A: Ok. Where are you? (What is your location? What is your current address?)
B: I’m at 34 Pine Street
in West Haven.
A: Ok. Is this a long distance trip?
B: No. I’m going to the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford.
The address is 1201 Boston Post Road.
A: Thanks.
B: How long is the wait?
A: The driver should be there in 15 minutes. It will be a male driver in a black car.
Questions the dispatcher or driver might ask about your location and your destination.
Where are you located?
What is your current address?
What is the nearest cross street? (or intersection)
Is there a landmark nearby?
What is the address?
Where would you like to go?
Questions you can ask about the cost.
How much is it?
How much is it from __________ to ___________________?
How much do I owe you?
Can I pay by credit card?
Is there a flat rate?
Questions about waiting time
How soon can I get a taxi?
How long will it take for the taxi to come?
How long is the wait for a taxi right now?
Extra Listening Practice
A Taxi Ride
Booking a Taxi
A: Hello. Speedy Taxi Service.
B: Hi. I’d like a taxi. (I’d like to book a taxi. I need a pick up)
A: Ok. Where are you? (What is your location? What is your current address?)
B: I’m at 34 Pine Street
in West Haven.
A: Ok. Is this a long distance trip?
B: No. I’m going to the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford.
The address is 1201 Boston Post Road.
A: Thanks.
B: How long is the wait?
A: The driver should be there in 15 minutes. It will be a male driver in a black car.
Questions the dispatcher or driver might ask about your location and your destination.
Where are you located?
What is your current address?
What is the nearest cross street? (or intersection)
Is there a landmark nearby?
What is the address?
Where would you like to go?
Questions you can ask about the cost.
How much is it?
How much is it from __________ to ___________________?
How much do I owe you?
Can I pay by credit card?
Is there a flat rate?
Questions about waiting time
How soon can I get a taxi?
How long will it take for the taxi to come?
How long is the wait for a taxi right now?
Extra Listening Practice
A Taxi Ride