Can you call me a taxi, please?
'Chiamarmi' = kya-MAR-mee. Call me/call for me. 'Taxi' = same as English.
Asking hotel staff, a restaurant, or anyone to call a taxi for you.
'Chiamarmi un taxi' (call a taxi for me) uses 'mi' as an indirect object. In Italy, taxis are licensed and metered — they must display the 'TAXI' sign with the municipal coat of arms. Radio taxis (radiotaxi) can be called by phone in all cities. Apps like mytaxi (now FREE NOW) work in major Italian cities. Uber operates in limited form in Italy due to taxi union opposition.
Dov'è la fermata del taxi più vicina?
Where is the nearest taxi rank?
Italian taxis wait at official 'stazione taxi' ranks — look for the orange signs.
Qual è il numero del radiotaxi di questa città?
What is the radio taxi number for this city?
Rome: 06.3570, Milan: 02.8585, Naples: 081.8888. Always confirm before travel.
Uso Uber o c'è un'app locale per i taxi?
Do I use Uber or is there a local taxi app?
FREE NOW is the main taxi app in Italy; local radio taxi apps also exist.
Italian taxis must use official meters ('tassametro') — always check the meter is running. Licensed Rome taxis are white; Milan taxis are yellow/white. Fixed fares apply from major airports: Rome Fiumicino to city centre is €50 (fixed tariff). Tipping taxi drivers is not obligatory in Italy — rounding up to the nearest euro is appreciated.