minibus
Unicode: 1F690
Description
A light-green, compact taxi cab, shown from a slightly elevated angle. It features a recognizable 'taxi' sign on its roof, often with a yellow or white color scheme, and may have a stylized car's front or back visible depending on the platform.
Group:
Travel & Places > transport-ground
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, functional, or related to transportation. It doesn't typically convey strong emotions but rather signifies a mode of transport.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) as part of a larger set of transportation-related emojis. It represents the ubiquitous taxi service found in cities worldwide, providing private, on-demand transportation.
Usage Examples
- Indicating arrival or departure by taxi: 'I'm coming by taxi 🚕'
- Asking if someone needs a cab: 'Do you need a 🚕 to the station?'
- Talking about city travel: 'Rush hour in the city means lots of 🚕s.'
- Referring to ride-sharing apps (less direct, but sometimes used contextually): 'Waiting for my 🚕.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly understood as a standard taxi or cab, often used in contexts of urban travel, hailing a ride, or going to the airport.
East Asian culture:
Similar meaning, but may also be associated with specific types of taxis (e.g., green taxis in certain regions) or general public transport within cities.