I finally found an English speaking driver in Beijing
Aug 21, 2006, 1:37 am
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I finally found an English speaking driver in Beijing
It was only a matter of time, but yesterday I got in a taxi which featured a large sign on the dashboard, "I am an English speaking driver." Sure enough, I spoke English and he spoke back.
The car itself was actually in the lower half of the cabbie pecking order (Jetta, hidious paint scheme, just not a sexy car), however, it didn't have the cage around the driver (which can make a good car into a crappy car).
I remain of the opinion that language ability is less important than comfort and style insofar as cabs are concerned because Beijing is pretty easy to navigate. However, I have received many inquiries from FTers over the years, for whom, smooth communication is an important consideration.
Here is his info:
Mark Ma
13691068311
mamanbo at sina dot com
The car itself was actually in the lower half of the cabbie pecking order (Jetta, hidious paint scheme, just not a sexy car), however, it didn't have the cage around the driver (which can make a good car into a crappy car).
I remain of the opinion that language ability is less important than comfort and style insofar as cabs are concerned because Beijing is pretty easy to navigate. However, I have received many inquiries from FTers over the years, for whom, smooth communication is an important consideration.
Here is his info:
Mark Ma
13691068311
mamanbo at sina dot com
Jun 12, 2011, 12:46 am
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I'm sure he's gotten a better job since I started this thread (5 years ago). Check out the main Beijing drivers thread and make some phone calls. The "English" thing is a non issue as long as you have a cell phone; people that speak good English generally don't drive cars for a living any more.