In the taxi
English |
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Foreign passenger: | Hello! Are you for hire? |
Taxi driver: | Sure, where do you want to go? |
Foreign passenger: | City Hall. |
Taxi driver: | How do you spell that? |
Foreign passenger: | C-I-T-Y H-A-L-L |
Taxi driver: | No problem! I'll take you there. |
Foreign passenger: | How far is it? How long will the journey take? |
Taxi driver: | We should do it in about 10 minutes, but it depends on the traffic. We're in the middle of the rush hour. There are traffic jams everywhere. |
Foreign passenger: | How much will it cost? |
Taxi driver: | About 15 Euro. |
Foreign passenger: | Where will I put my luggage? |
Taxi driver: | In the boot. Here I'll help you! There is an extra charge for luggage. |
Foreign passenger: | How much? |
Taxi driver: | 2.50 per bag. |
Foreign passenger: | Okay! |
Taxi driver: | Where are you from? |
Foreign passenger: | I'm German. |
Taxi driver: | Here we are City Hall. That will be 25 Euro, 50 cent, 15.50 for the fare and 10 for your bags. |
Foreign passenger: | Okay, I have the exact amount here, 25.50. |
Taxi driver: | Thanks, do you want any help with your bags? |
Foreign passenger: | No, I can manage, goodbye. |