Pet Taxi in San Francisco: what to know
A pet taxi saves carrying a dog up and down hills or on transit; set pickup and drop-off on the map and follow the ride by GPS.
Getting around San Francisco with a pet
BART and Muni have their own pet rules, with small pets in carriers generally allowed and limits for larger dogs. Hills and limited parking make a pet taxi handy for vet visits, the groomer or SFO.
Local rules worth knowing
San Francisco requires dogs to be licensed, and dogs must be on a lead in public except in designated off-lead dog play areas. Federal parkland such as Fort Funston and Crissy Field has its own rules — follow the signs.
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 San Francisco — FAQ
Is pet taxi rides available in San Francisco?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including San Francisco. 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 San Francisco?
Pet taxi drivers in San Francisco 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.
Can my dog ride BART or Muni?
Each system has its own pet rules; small pets in carriers are generally allowed, with limits for larger dogs. Check the current rules before you travel, or book a pet taxi in the app.
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.
