Samy Naceri (Daniel) speaks a rapid, slang-heavy Marseille French. His cadence, swearing, and frantic delivery are impossible to replicate. An English dub would make him sound like a generic action hero instead of a chaotic taxi-driving genius.
In a movie where the speedometer is constantly redlining, looking down to read subtitles can mean missing the intricate stunt work and practical effects. taxi+1998+english+audio