In Vancouver, you can expect a variety of taxi companies offering services throughout the city. As it is not always easy to make the wisest choices we present the best companies when it comes to choose a Vancouver taxi. No matter if you want to take a ride all the way to Whistler or make a quick stop at Little Italy. You will get a good overview of both the rates and direct links to each taxi company’s apps both at Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Yellow Cab Vancouver
Yellow Cab Vancouver has been a staple in the city since 1921, boasting a fleet of 249 taxicabs, including 37 wheelchair-accessible vans and over 200 hybrid electric vehicles. They are the longest operating taxi company in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Known for their availability, they offer more direct lines in hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and retail locations than any other company in the city. They also provide predated taxi orders and have a mobile app for convenience.
- Flag Rate: $3.75 CAD
- Per Kilometer: $2.18 CAD
- Wait Time (Per Hour): $38.93 CAD
- They also offer flat rates for trips from the airport to various zones in the city.
- Address: 1441 Clark Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3K9
- Phone: (604) 681-1111
Vancouver Taxi
Vancouver Taxi is a local company that emphasizes eco-friendliness and supports cultural differences and family values. They aim to improve service as the community grows and are committed to employing locally and protecting the environment.
- Flag Rate: $3.25 CAD
- Per Kilometer: $1.84 CAD
- Wait Time (Per Hour): $32.86 CAD
- Like Yellow Cab, they have zone-based flat rates from the airport.
- Address: 790 Clark Drive, Vancouver, BC V5L 3J2
- Phone: (604) 871-1111
Black Top & Checker Cabs
Black Top & Checker Cabs has over 200 units available for hire and is known for promoting taxi modernization. They have a mission to provide reliable, safe, and efficient transportation services and a vision to revolutionize the public perception towards the local taxi industry. Over 90% of their fleet are hybrid vehicles, and they are taking initiatives to go digital.
- Flag Rate: $3.75 CAD
- Per Kilometer: $2.18 CAD
- Wait Time (Per Hour): $38.93 CAD
- They emphasize customer safety and offer a variety of booking options.
- Address: 1355 Vernon Drive, Vancouver, BC V6A 3V4
- Phone: (604) 731-1111 / 1-800-494-1111
North Shore Taxi
North Shore Taxi has been serving customers on the North Shore of Vancouver since 1966. As a shareholder-owned company, they have a fleet of 144 cabs, which is the largest on the North Shore. They offer various services, including corporate accounts, courier pickup and delivery, city tour services, and more.
- Flag Rate: Dependent on chosen service.
- Per Kilometer: Dependent on chosen service.
- Wait Time (Per Hour): Dependent on chosen service.
- Address: 264 Pemberton Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2R5
- Phone: (604) 987-7171 / (604) 922-2222
Uber
Uber Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Uber, is a multinational transportation network company that offers services such as ride-hailing, food delivery, package delivery, couriers, and freight transportation. It’s headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates in approximately 70 countries and over 10,500 cities worldwide.
- Base Fare: $2.50 CAD
- Booking Fee: $2.00 CAD
- Per Kilometer: $0.70 CAD
- Per Minute: $0.33 CAD
- The estimated cost for a ride from Pacific Centre in downtown Vancouver to Oakridge Centre at Cambie and West 41st Ave (6.2 km/13 min trip) would be around $15 CAD.
- Address: 311 Water St Unit 200, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B8
- Phone: (800) 593-7069
Lyft
Lyft, Inc. is an American company that provides a variety of transportation services, including ride-hailing, vehicles for hire, motorized scooters, a bicycle-sharing system, rental cars, and food delivery in the United States and select cities in Canada. Founded in 2012, Lyft is recognized for its distinctive pink mustache logo, which has since been updated to a smaller, glowing magenta mustache. Lyft’s platform sets fares using a dynamic pricing model based on local supply and demand at the time of booking and is quoted to the customer in advance. It is the second-largest ridesharing company in the U.S. after Uber and is known for classifying its drivers as independent contractors.
- Base Fare: $3.24 CAD
- Service Fee: $2.50 CAD
- Per Kilometer: $0.65 CAD
- Per Minute: $0.33 CAD
- Address: Lyft Canada, Inc. c/o WeWork 555 Burrard St Vancouver, BC Canada V7X 1M8
- Phone: Unfortunately, Lyft does not publicly list a direct phone number for rider support in Vancouver. However, you can get assistance through the Lyft app.
Rates may vary
Please keep in mind that these are estimated rates and the actual fare may vary depending on factors such as the specific route, traffic conditions, and any dynamic pricing due to high demand. It’s always a good idea to check the fare estimate in the respective apps before booking your ride.
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