Significado
Popular Vietnamese transport service.
Contexto cultural
Xe ôm drivers often sleep on their bikes during noon. It's a skill to balance perfectly on a narrow seat! Always agree on the price before sitting down if it's a traditional driver. This is called 'mặc cả'. By law, the driver must provide you with a helmet. It's often a bit loose, so tighten the strap! Drivers are often retired soldiers or workers looking for extra income. They are respected as hard workers.
Check the vest
Traditional drivers often wear a specific colored vest or a pith helmet. Look for them at street corners.
Hold the back
You don't actually have to 'hug' the driver anymore. Most bikes have a metal rail at the back for you to hold.
Significado
Popular Vietnamese transport service.
Check the vest
Traditional drivers often wear a specific colored vest or a pith helmet. Look for them at street corners.
Hold the back
You don't actually have to 'hug' the driver anymore. Most bikes have a metal rail at the back for you to hold.
Address with respect
Always call the driver 'Chú' (Uncle) or 'Anh' (Brother) to get better service and a fairer price.
Small change
Try to have small bills (10k, 20k, 50k) ready, as drivers often struggle with change for 500k bills.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct verb.
Tôi đang vội, tôi sẽ ___ xe ôm đi học.
'Đi' is the standard verb for using a mode of transport.
Which term refers to an app-based motorbike taxi?
Dịch vụ đặt xe qua ứng dụng gọi là gì?
'Công nghệ' (technology) refers to the use of apps.
Match the situation to the best action.
Bạn đang ở trong một con ngõ rất nhỏ và muốn ra phố lớn.
Motorbikes are the only vehicles that fit in small alleys.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Đi đến chợ Bến Thành bao nhiêu tiền hả chú? B: ___ con ơi.
The driver is responding with a price (20,000 VND).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Types of Xe Ôm
Traditional
- • Street corners
- • Negotiate price
- • Local knowledge
Tech-based
- • App booking
- • Fixed price
- • GPS tracking
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosTôi đang vội, tôi sẽ ___ xe ôm đi học.
'Đi' is the standard verb for using a mode of transport.
Dịch vụ đặt xe qua ứng dụng gọi là gì?
'Công nghệ' (technology) refers to the use of apps.
Bạn đang ở trong một con ngõ rất nhỏ và muốn ra phố lớn.
Motorbikes are the only vehicles that fit in small alleys.
A: Đi đến chợ Bến Thành bao nhiêu tiền hả chú? B: ___ con ơi.
The driver is responding with a price (20,000 VND).
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasGenerally yes, but always wear the helmet provided and keep your knees tucked in.
Usually 10k-15k per kilometer for traditional, or whatever the app says for tech-based.
No, that's illegal and the driver will likely refuse or ask for double.
Tipping is not expected, but rounding up the fare is appreciated.
Drivers usually carry a spare poncho (áo mưa) for the passenger.
Because in the past, passengers had to hold onto the driver to stay on the bike.
Yes, 'GrabBike' is the most popular form of 'xe ôm công nghệ' today.
It's possible but very tiring. For trips over 10km, a car is better.
Look for people sitting on motorbikes at major intersections or use an app.
Most traditional drivers speak very little English. Apps are better if you don't speak Vietnamese.
Frases relacionadas
xe máy
builds onMotorcycle
mặc cả
similarTo bargain
kẹt xe
similarTraffic jam
tài xế
similarDriver
mũ bảo hiểm
similarHelmet
