Pet Taxi in Vancouver: what to know
Book rides for vet visits, grooming or the airport without relying on carrier-only transit rules; follow the trip by GPS in the app.
Getting around Vancouver with a pet
TransLink buses, SkyTrain and SeaBus generally allow only small pets in carriers. For larger dogs, a pet taxi is the simplest way to reach the vet, groomer or YVR.
Local rules worth knowing
The City of Vancouver requires dogs to be licensed, and dogs must be on a lead except in designated off-leash areas and beaches. Many beaches and park areas are off-limits to dogs, so check 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 Vancouver — FAQ
Is pet taxi rides available in Vancouver?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Vancouver. 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 Vancouver?
Pet taxi drivers in Vancouver 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 I take my dog on SkyTrain?
TransLink generally allows only small pets in carriers on its buses and trains. For larger dogs, book a pet taxi in the OnlyPaw 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.
