Conversation Between Taxi Driver and Passenger | Improve Your English | Adrija Biswas

Summary

The video presents a conversation between a passenger and a cab driver on the way to the airport. The dialogue explores their journey, discussing the best route and the driver's personal life, revealing his struggles as a college student supporting his sick mother after his father's passing. The passenger, moved by his story, offers extra payment for his mother. The video ends with a question about the passenger's flight time, encouraging viewers to comment and engage further with the content.

Takeaways

• 🚖 The passenger requests the cab driver to take them to the airport.
• 🕐 The journey to the airport is estimated to take about an hour due to potential traffic jams.
• 🛣️ The driver suggests using the city road, but the passenger opts for the express road despite the toll fee of 200 rupees.
• 💼 The passenger prefers to carry their luggage with them instead of placing it in the trunk.
• ⏰ The passenger's flight is at 2 PM, and they need to arrive at the airport at least two hours earlier.
• 📚 The cab driver reveals they are a college student in their second year of a B.Sc. program.
• 👩‍👦 The driver shares that they work to support their sick mother, with whom they live, after the passing of their father two years ago.
• 🚗 The driver’s father had bought the car, and the driver learned to drive from him.
• 🎓 Despite the challenges, the driver manages both work and study by attending college in the morning and driving in the afternoon.
• 💰 The passenger pays 1500 rupees for the ride, with 500 rupees as an extra tip for the driver’s mother.

Q & A

What time was the passenger's flight?

The passenger's flight was at 2 PM.

How long did the driver estimate the trip to the airport would take?

The driver estimated that the trip would take about an hour.

Why did the driver suggest there would be a traffic jam on the road?

The driver mentioned there would be a traffic jam because it was almost noon.

Which route did the passenger prefer to take and why?

The passenger preferred to take the express road to avoid traffic jams.

Why did the driver say the rate would increase if they took the express road?

The rate would increase by 200 rupees due to the tolls on the express road.

What did the passenger ask the driver regarding luggage?

The passenger asked if the luggage could be placed in the trunk, but then said it wasn’t heavy and could be carried inside.

Why hadn’t the driver been working regularly?

The driver hadn’t been working regularly because they had been busy with college exams.

What is the driver currently studying in college?

The driver is currently studying in the second year of a BSc degree.

What happened to the driver’s father?

The driver's father passed away two years ago.

How does the driver manage both work and studies?

The driver goes to college in the morning, works from 11 AM to 5 PM, and studies at night.