The drivers can indulge in conversation, but only if they are spoken to first, and they are also allowed to communicate in emergency situations.

如果乘客和司机搭话，司机也可以与乘客交谈，公司也允许司机在紧急情况下与乘客沟通。

Announcing the idea, Miyako Taxi said: “This service is currently in a trial stage, with the goal of creating an in-car atmosphere that provides the most comfortable ride for passengers through limiting the driver’s speaking.”

发布这一理念时，宫古出租车公司说：“这项服务正在试运行阶段，我们的目的在于通过限制司机说话，为乘客营造一个最为舒适的乘车环境。”

Other than the latest initiative, the company has no official policy either way covering chatting in taxis.

除去当前的试运行活动，该公司还没有出台关于车内交谈的正式规定。

According to Japan Today, they made the move after hearing reports from passengers that they were fed up being forced to indulge in chit-chat with their drivers.

据Japan Today网站报道，该公司做出这项决定，是因为听到有乘客抱怨司机话唠，一直拉着他们聊天。

And while some fares enjoyed being regaled with tales of Kyoto’s sights and attractions, it was seen as less appealing for residents of the sprawling city.

有些乘客喜欢听司机讲京都风景名胜的故事，但对于居住在这座日益扩张的城市里的居民来说，这些故事没什么吸引力。

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