Words (Core Vocabulary)
- rideshare (e.g., app-based), taxi, carshare (round-trip or free-floating).
- pickup point / designated pickup / taxi stand
- ETA / driver rating / license plate / make & model
- base fare / surge pricing / cancellation fee
- share trip / SOS / safety toolkit
- meter / flat rate / airport surcharge
- reservation / unlock / end trip / parking zone
- insurance included / fuel included (carshare).
Phrases (Order → meet → finish)
Rideshare
- Can we meet at the rideshare pickup on the east side?
- I’m by the main entrance near the coffee shop—blue jacket.
- Could you avoid the highway and take the scenic route?
- I need to add a stop—is that okay?
Taxi
- Is this a flat rate to the airport, or metered fare?
- Could I pay by card, and do you offer receipts?
Carshare
- Is this vehicle in the home zone, or do I need to return it to the same spot?
- Where can I park at the destination—any restrictions?
Issues
- I was charged a cancellation fee—could you review the timeline?
- I left my phone in the car—how do I contact the driver?
Contextual Examples (Natural, everyday)
- **Hi—**I’m at the designated pickup on 10th, beside the bookstore; white hat.
- Could you drop me at the south entrance and then continue to Oak & 12th?
- For carshare: I’ll reserve, unlock, and end trip in the approved zone.
Collocations & Phrases (bold the key words)
Rideshare
- confirm the license plate
- share your trip
- adjust the route
- add a stop
- rate the driver
Taxi
- hail a cab
- ask for a receipt
- pay the metered fare
- request a flat rate
Carshare
- reserve a vehicle
- unlock via the app
- refuel/recharge if required
- end the trip
- park within the zone
Canadian Cultural Context (How to sound natural & polite)
- Many airports have signed pickup zones—drivers cannot stop elsewhere.
- For safety, match the plate and share your trip with a friend.
- Carshare vehicles often include insurance and fuel; return clean and legally parked.
Extra Mini-Patterns (plug-and-play)
- Meet point: “Let’s meet at the rideshare pickup on the east side of the station.”
- Fare type: “Is it a flat rate to the airport or metered?”
- Lost item: “I left my wallet in last night’s ride—could you connect me with the driver?”