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How to speak with a taxi driver
ОглавлениеA: Is this taxi free?
B: Yes. Get in!
B: Where to?
A: The railway station.
(Where to? = Where are you heading? / Where are you going?)
A: How much will the ride cost?
B: Ten to fifteen dollars. The meter calculates the fare.
(meter = taximeter / taxicab meter)
A: What does the price depend on?
B: The distance and time of the trip.
A: Do you accept cash or credit cards?
B: I accept both.
A: How long will it take to get to the station?
B: Twenty to thirty minutes depending on the traffic.
B: Are you in a hurry?
A: Yes, I am. Let’s go!
B: I’ll take the quickest route. Could you buckle up, please?
A: Sure.
(buckle up = fasten your seat belt)
A: (some time later) Why have we stopped?
B: We’ve arrived at your destination. This is the drop-off location.
A: How much do I owe you?