How to order a Taxi

Last activity 13 May 2013 by Rachel Bowman

1571 Views

5 replies

Post new topic

EluelfMember09 April 2013 08:40:29

Hello,

I would like to know if it is possible to order a taxi without speaking Vietnamese. My company gave me a taxi card for Vinasun Taxi - so I depend on them.
Actually I always bother the security staff, but I would really like to know if it is possible to order it by my own. I could imagine that it might be a problem to pronounce the adress correctly.
I actually moved from the hotel to my apartment, which is in a very small street. I guess just waiting there till a free taxi drives by is useles....

Does anyone has experience with that? Thanks a lot for your help.

Eluelf

VungTauDonSerial expat09 April 2013 09:41:40

684

You should be able to call them directly. They have people who can speak English a little. Practice how to say your address in Vietnamese. Call taxi company and say "I need a taxi" they will know then that you speak English. Tell them as best as you can your address and they should come.

EluelfMember09 April 2013 09:51:17

Okay I will try it in this way. I will ask my colleagues how to pronounce it exactly. I'll let you know how it works.

Thanks for the hint...

Rachel BowmanActive member11 May 2013 04:56:29

Hi,
You just dial the number and talk to them, but slow in English, there is someone to talk to you. So don't worry.
You have to try to pronounce address correctly. So it's easy for them to understand

jakejasSerial expat13 May 2013 01:00:48

408

You can also write down the address on a piece of paper and give it to the taxi driver.

Rachel BowmanActive member13 May 2013 11:12:32

thanks jakejas for your comment

Articles to help you in your expat project in Saigon

Driving in Vietnam
Vietnam is known for four categories of lush and diverse landscapes, and one of the easiest ways to see firsthand ...
How to obtain the International Driver License in Vietnam?
On May 31, the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam officially launched an online service that meets Level 4 of the ...
Getting married in Vietnam
Have you met that perfect someone who you want to spend the rest of your life with? Luckily, getting married in ...
Working in Vietnam
Anyone thinking about working in Vietnam is in for a treat. Compared to many Western countries, Vietnam's ...
Setting up a business in Vietnam
Foreign entrepreneurs from across the globe have been landing across Asia for decades. In August, Harvard ranked ...
The healthcare system in Vietnam
Moving to Vietnam is going to present you with an abundance of challenges, from the logistical aspect to customs ...
Accommodation in Vietnam
If you're jetting off to Asia's beloved S-shaped nation, take care of booking the best accommodation ...
Relocating to Vietnam
Are you considering moving to Vietnam, or have you recently been offered a job at a Vietnamese company? Packing up ...