Pet Taxi in Johannesburg: what to know
Book rides to the vet, groomer or OR Tambo with pickup and drop-off on the map, tracked by GPS.
Getting around Johannesburg with a pet
Pets are generally not allowed on the Gautrain or buses (service animals excepted), and ride-hailing drivers may refuse animals. A pet taxi is the simplest way to reach the vet, a groomer or the airport.
Local rules worth knowing
Keep your dog vaccinated against rabies, as required in South Africa, and keep the records handy. City by-laws set rules such as how many dogs a property may keep and keeping dogs on a lead in public spaces.
Before you book
Set exact pickup and drop-off points on the map, mention your pet's size and whether you have a carrier, and say if someone will ride along.
Keep your pet's vaccinations and any local registration up to date and carry the records — providers may ask to see them before the first booking.
Pet Taxi in Johannesburg — FAQ
Is pet taxi rides available in Johannesburg?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Johannesburg. Because it's a marketplace, the pet taxi drivers you can book depend on who has been approved near your address — the app shows who's available before you pay.
How much does pet taxi rides cost in Johannesburg?
Pet taxi drivers in Johannesburg set their own prices, so you see each provider's rate in the app before you book. At checkout OnlyPaw adds a service fee of 10% of the service price, with a minimum of USD 2 and a maximum of USD 20 (or the equivalent in your local currency), shown before you pay. Your payment is held and only released to the provider after the service is completed.
How are providers vetted?
Every provider submits a government ID and a selfie, passes a knowledge test with a 70% pass mark and uploads service-specific documents — home photos for sitting and boarding, driving licence and vehicle registration for pet taxi, certificates for grooming and training — before the OnlyPaw team approves them.
What if I need to cancel?
Each provider uses one of three cancellation policies. Under the default moderate policy you get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start, 50% if you cancel at least 2 hours before, and nothing in the last 2 hours. The flexible policy refunds in full up to 2 hours before the start; the strict policy refunds in full from 48 hours and 50% from 24 hours before.
What happens in an emergency?
Every active booking has an SOS button in the app. It alerts the other party and the OnlyPaw team straight away. If your pet needs urgent medical care, contact a vet or emergency clinic first.
