reckless taxi driver; kamikaze taxi
Colloquial term for a taxi or its driver that drives dangerously, ignoring traffic rules. The literal gloss 'kamikaze taxi' is a direct translation but may not be widely used in English.
When I got into that reckless taxi, I feared for my life.
Reckless taxis are often seen in the downtown area at night.
Compound of 神風 (kamikaze, 'divine wind') and タクシー (taxi). The term likens a dangerously driven taxi to a kamikaze attack, emphasizing recklessness.