Claire: Hello, sir. Are you available?
The taxi driver: Yes, I am.
Claire: So, I would like to go to "Fontenay le Comte". Is it expensive with a cab?
The taxi driver: No, 200 francs (30 Euro).
Claire: 200 francs to go to "Fontenay le Comte"? It costs a lot. And to go downtown, for instance, from the train station?
The taxi driver: 30 francs (5 Euro).
Claire: 30 francs? That's honest.
The taxi driver: It is cheap.
Claire: Oh, yes. I'm going to do this. How long does it take?
The taxi driver: 5 minutes.
Claire: 5 minutes?
The taxi driver: Yes.
Claire: So it is 30 francs for 5 minutes!
The taxi driver: It is the minimum price.
Claire: Is it? Oh, all right!
The taxi driver: 2 meters will be 30 francs!
Claire: Ah, anyway there is a minimum rate. All right. So, what I am looking for is a cheap hostel for students. Can you give me some information? Do you know where I could find…?
The taxi driver: Yes, there are some around the "Place de la Breche," the main square of Niort.
Claire: Around the "place de la Breche"?
The taxi driver: Yes, and towards the "Avenue de Paris," as well. It's about 150 and 250 francs the room.
Claire: 150, 250 francs, the room?
The taxi driver: Yes.
Claire: It sounds pretty good to me. Maybe they also have some student rates.
The taxi driver: You have to ask them. There is also one next to the station, if you like.
Claire: Really? I'm going to try this one if it's not far. So, I don't need to take the cab, now!
The taxi driver: That's too bad!
Claire: I'm sorry! Thank you so much, sir.
The taxi driver: Thanks to you!
Claire: Goodbye and thank you for your kindness.
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