Lesson 6: Taxi Fare Systems

Transpo L6

What do you see in the picture?

LET'S LEARN

guess

[ ɡɛs ]

verb

- to estimate or suppose (something) without sufficient information to be sure of being correct.

I guess it will take about 20 minutes.

approximately

[ əˈprɒksɪmətli ]

adverb

- Used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact.

It will take approximately 20 minutes to get there.

fare system

[ fer ˈsɪstəm ]

adverb

- the method or system used to calculate the cost of a taxi ride.

Would you tell me the fare system?

calculated

[ kælkjʊleɪtɪd ]

adverb

- determined mathematically

The fare is calculated by distance and time.

all Over

[ ɔːl ˈoʊvər ]

phrase

- everywhere

Are these fare rules common all over Japan?

[ əkˈsɛpt ]

verb

- to agree to receive or do (something offered).

Do you accept credit cards?

insert

[ ɪnˈsɜːrt ]

verb

- to put or place (something) into something else.

Please insert it in this slot.

baggage

[ bæɡɪdʒ ]

noun

- personal belongings packed in suitcases for traveling; luggage.

Shall I put your baggage in the trunk?

trunk

[ trʌŋk ]

noun

- the enclosed space at the back of a car for carrying luggage.

Let me open the trunk lid.

a little bit

[ ə ˈlɪtl bɪt ]

phrase

- a small amount

This is a little bit heavy, so please give me a hand.

LISTEN AND REPEAT

I guess it will take about 20 minutes.
It will take approximately 20 minutes to get there.
Would you tell me the fare system?
The fare is calculated by distance and time.
Are these fare rules common all over Japan?
Do you accept credit cards?
Please insert it in this slot.
Shall I put your baggage in the trunk?
Let me open the trunk lid.
This is a little bit heavy, so please give me a hand.

DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧

Situation:

Sarah is taking a taxi to ABC Hotel and asking the taxi driver various questions about the fare system, payment methods, and getting assistance with her baggage.

Sarah

Please go to ABC Hotel in front of Hibiya Park.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Certainly.

Sarah

About how many minutes will it take?

taxi driver Masa

Masa

I guess about 20 minutes.

Sarah

How much will it cost, approximately ?

taxi driver Masa

Masa

It costs about 3,000 yen.

Sarah

Would you tell me the fare system ?

taxi driver Masa

Masa

The starting fare is 410 yen. 80 yen is added every 237m or 90 seconds.

Sarah

The fare is calculated by distance and time, right?

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Yes, when we drive 10 km per hour, the fare is calculated on a time basis.

Sarah

Are these fare rules common all over Japan?

taxi driver Masa

Masa

No. They differ by prefecture.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Shall I put your baggage in the trunk?

Sarah

Yes Please.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Let me open the trunk lid.

Sarah

This is a little bit heavy, so please give me a hand .

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Sure, I’ll help you.

Sarah

I appreciate it.

Sarah

Do you accept credit cards?

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Sure, you can use one.

Sarah

Is this card Ok?

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Of course, it’s fine. Please insert it in this slot.

Sarah

Here you are.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Please sign here.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. How long will the taxi ride take approximately?

2. How much does the taxi fare cost approximately?

3.What should the customer do with their credit card?

LET'S CHAT! 💬

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.

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Tourist

1. ?

taxi driver Masa

Driver

I guess about 20 minutes.

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Tourist

2. ?

taxi driver Masa

Driver

It costs about 3,000 yen.

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Tourist

3. ?

taxi driver Masa

Driver

The starting fare is 410 yen. 80 yen is added every 237m or 90 seconds.

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Tourist

4. ?

taxi driver Masa

Driver

Sure, you can use credit cards.

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Tourist

5. This is a little bit heavy, ?

taxi driver Masa

Driver

Sure, I’ll help you.

ROLE PLAYING! 🎬

0. ROLE PLAYING

Situation:

A tourist is taking a taxi to Tabisuta Hotel and asking the taxi driver various questions about the fare system, payment methods, and getting assistance with her baggage.

Instruction:

One person acts as the tourist and the other as the station staff. Use as many of the useful expressions as possible.

AS A TOURIST	AS A TAXI DRIVER
Ask about the approximate travel time and fare.	Greet the customer and ask for their destination.
Inquire about the payment methods, specifically using a credit card.	Explain the fare system and how the fare is calculated.
Offer to help with the baggage and follow the driver's instructions.	Assist the customer with loading their baggage into the trunk.