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Taxi and ride services
Oceanside Taxi
Local taxi company serving Oceanside for over 10 years. Offers eco-friendly Prius cars and wheelchair-accessible vans.
Details
Pros: Experienced drivers, wheelchair access, eco-friendly fleet, reliable local coverage.
Cons: Pre-booking required for wheelchair vehicles, no delivery service.
Prices:
Start: $4.40 + $2.50/km
Parksville – Nanaimo Airport (YCD): ~$130
Uber Oceanside
Uber is expanding in Oceanside, BC. Ridesharing is available where drivers are online. Uber Eats (food delivery) and Uber Rent (car rentals) are active in Parksville.
Details and notes
Pros: App-based booking, Uber Eats and car rentals available, potentially lower prices than taxis, $500 bonus for new drivers.
Cons: Limited ridesharing drivers, wait times can be long, no wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
Rides are only available where drivers are signed up, so waits and availability vary.
Information from castanetkamloops.net, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Electric Taxi
Tesla Model 3 taxi company serving Parksville and Qualicum Beach, with booking through its website.
Details and notes
Pros: 100% electric Tesla vehicles, environmentally friendly, premium service, airport and business transportation, food and alcohol delivery.
Cons: Limited to Parksville, Qualicum, and nearby areas; may require advance booking during peak times.
Runs a fleet of Tesla Model 3 cars and is registered in BC as Electric Taxi Limited. A second site, taxiserviceparksville.ca, is also listed.
Information from electrictaxis.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Yellow Cab
Reliable, affordable taxi service with app and online booking. Covers all major Nanaimo transport hubs.
Details
Pros: 24/7 service, app booking, reliable, covers airport/ferries.
Cons: Standard taxi wait times during peak hours.
Prices:
Initial flag: $3.90, $2.72/km, $48.74/hr wait time
Nanaimo – Nanaimo Airport (YCD): ~$50–$60 (estimate)
Island Chauffeur
Chauffeur and taxi service specializing in airport transfers and personalized rides.
Details and notes
Pros: Personalized service, suitable for airport and long-distance transfers.
Cons: May be more expensive than standard taxis, limited spontaneous availability.
Other numbers:
Toll-free: 1-877-954-9694
Text: 250-954-9694
The street address comes from a directory listing, not the company site. The company states that rides are pre-booked with at least 4 days notice.
Information from islandchauffeur.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Comox Taxi
Comox Taxi provides 24/7 service with clean, well-maintained vehicles and professional drivers. The company is known for excellent customer service, safety, and reliability. Their fleet includes a wheelchair-accessible van (advance booking required), and since 2015 they have operated eco-friendly Toyota Prius vehicles.
Details
Pros: 24/7 availability, wheelchair-accessible van, eco-friendly vehicles, professional drivers, strong local reputation.
Cons: No delivery service (passenger transport only), wheelchair van requires at least 24 hours advance booking.
Prices:
To Cumberland: $60
To Campbell River: $140–$160
To Nanaimo Airport: $380
To Little River Ferry: $23
To Downtown Courtenay: $32
Uptown Taxi
Uptown Taxi is a top-rated taxi company known for clean cabs, friendly drivers, and reliable service. The company is recognized for its modern fleet and positive customer reviews.
Details and notes
Pros: Clean vehicles, courteous drivers, reliable service, highly rated in Victoria and now serving Parksville area.
Cons: Focused primarily on Victoria, limited information on dedicated Parksville fleet.
Details come from the company's website. The site lists Greater Victoria only, so confirm any Parksville or Qualicum Beach trip by phone.
Information from uptowntaxi.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
AC Taxi
24/7 taxi service with wheelchair-accessible vehicles and experienced drivers. Participates in HandyDart and Taxi Saver programs.
Details
Pros: Wheelchair accessible, experienced drivers, covers all transport hubs.
Cons: Standard taxi pricing, may require advance booking for accessibility.
Bee Line Taxi
Oldest taxi company in Campbell River, eco-friendly fleet, fast response, and experienced drivers.
Details
Pros: Fast response, eco-friendly, experienced staff, wide coverage.
Cons: Peak time delays possible, mainly focused on Campbell River area.
Information from taxibeeline.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Waivin Flags Taxi
Taxi and shuttle service with wheelchair access and group transport up to 40 passengers. Runs scheduled bus between Campbell River and Port Hardy.
Details
Pros: Group transport, wheelchair accessible, covers North Island.
Cons: Limited frequency for long-distance shuttle, focus on North Island.
Other numbers:
Campbell River taxi: 250-287-8294
Shuttle and bus service (incl. Port McNeill): 250-956-2355
Information from vancouverislandnorth.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Victoria Taxi
Owner-operated fleet of about 70 cars that runs around the clock in Greater Victoria. Covers Victoria International Airport (YYJ), the Swartz Bay ferry terminal and the U.S. ferry docks.
Details
Information from victoriataxi.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
BlueBird Cabs
Greater Victoria cab company on the road since 1946. Works around the clock and has booking apps for iPhone and Android.
Details
Information from taxicab.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Yellow Cab of Victoria
Curbside taxi pickup at Victoria International Airport, including accessible rides for wheelchair and scooter users.
Details
Other numbers:
Toll-free: 1-800-808-6881
Information from yyj.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Esquimalt Saanich Taxi
Serves Esquimalt, Saanich and the rest of Greater Victoria.
Details and notes
Other numbers:
Other number on file: 250-386-7766
Reported to share a dispatch centre with Yellow Cab of Victoria, so a call may be answered by that call centre. We also hold a second number, 250-386-7766, from an older listing.
Information from gobytaxi.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Westshore Taxi
Covers Sooke out to Port Renfrew, plus the airport and the ferry terminal. Child car seats are available on request.
Details and notes
Details come from the Sooke community directory, not the company.
Information from sooke.org, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Sidney Taxi
Local cab in Sidney and North Saanich. Does airport transfers, deliveries and scheduled rides.
Details
Information from sidney.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Peninsula Taxi
Taxi listed for Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula.
Details and notes
Reported to be affiliated with Yellow Cab of Victoria while keeping its own local number for the Peninsula.
Information from rome2rio.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Duncan Taxi
Duncan taxi that does airport transfers and scheduled rides. Accessible vehicles are listed.
Details and notes
Details come from third party directories, not from the company. Call to confirm vehicles, rates and availability.
Information from gobytaxi.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Country Cabs Duncan
Taxi company in Duncan, listed with the Better Business Bureau.
Details and notes
Details come from directory listings, not from a company website.
Information from gobytaxi.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Cobble Hill Taxi
Accessible taxi for Cobble Hill, Shawnigan Lake and the south Cowichan Valley.
Details and notes
Details come from a directory listing, not the company. Call to confirm service before you rely on it.
Information from gobytaxi.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Cowichan Taxi
Taxi listed for Lake Cowichan.
Details
Information from cvrd.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Silver Shadow Taxi
Sedans and minivans on Salt Spring Island. Takes rides and deliveries anywhere on the island.
Details and notes
Details come from a Southern Gulf Islands travel guide, not from the company. Call to confirm hours, rates and payment.
Information from southerngulfislands.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Lightning Taxi (Pender Island)
Pender Island taxi with an all-electric fleet. Also does tours and event charters.
Details and notes
Details come from the Southern Gulf Islands travel guide, not from a company website.
Information from southerngulfislands.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Limos at Your Service
Sedan and limousine chauffeur service for Sooke and the Westshore.
Details and notes
Only a Sooke directory listing was found; the company's own website appears to describe a different, US-wide service, so check details before booking.
Information from sooke.org, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
LA Limousines
Limousine service for Sooke, Metchosin and the Westshore.
Details and notes
Other numbers:
Toll-free: 1-888-933-5466
This is a limousine and chauffeur company, not a metered taxi. Rates are not published online.
Information from lalimo.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Uber (Greater Victoria)
Rides through the Uber app. Victoria International Airport has marked pickup spots along the Short Term Lot curb.
Details and notes
Early or late flights can mean longer driver arrival times.
Information from yyj.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Nanaimo Airporter
Shuttle with door-to-door pickup, available around the clock. Runs to the Departure Bay, Duke Point and Gabriola ferry terminals and to Nanaimo Airport, and also covers Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet. You can book online.
Details
Other numbers:
Toll-free, rates to distant destinations: 1-888-758-2133
Information from nanaimoairporter.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Coastal Rides
Locally owned rideshare company operating since 2020. You book in the app, see the price upfront, pay without cash and can schedule a ride up to 7 days ahead.
Details and notes
Other numbers:
Toll-free: 1-855-921-2226
Nanaimo has few drivers, so pre-booking is the safer choice there.
Information from coastalrides.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
United Cabs Port Alberni
The Alberni District United Cabs Association runs the taxis in Port Alberni, around the clock, with an iPhone ordering app.
Details and notes
The app is listed for iPhone. Wheelchair accessible is an option in the app booking options; confirm availability when booking.
Information from apps.apple.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Tofino Taxi
Taxi listed for Tofino. Ask about hours and how to pay when you call.
Details and notes
Reported as cash only and booked by phone, with no website.
Information from wickinn.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Ucluelet Taxi
Taxi out of Ucluelet. Does airport transfers (including Tofino airport), deliveries and scheduled rides.
Details and notes
Details come from a taxi directory, not the company. Call to confirm hours and rates.
Information from gobytaxi.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Gabriola Taxi
The only taxi on Gabriola Island. The community directory suggests arranging pickups ahead and calling to ask about availability.
Details and notes
Details come from the Gabriola community directory, not from the company.
Information from directory.hellogabriola.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Joe's Taxi
Small family-run taxi in Courtenay with two cars. Directory listings say it does airport transfers and works 24 hours.
Details and notes
Joe's Taxi appears on a Comox Valley tourism page, but phone, hours and service details could not be verified. Confirm by phone or Facebook before relying on it.
Information from experiencecomoxvalley.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Ambassador Transportation
Airport shuttle and limousine company for Comox Valley Airport (YQQ). Also does wine tours and custom trips, with online reservations.
Details
Prices:
Airport shuttle from $30, $10 per extra passenger
Zone A (Comox, Cape Lazo, Powell River Ferry) | $30
Zone K (Nanaimo, Departure Bay, Port Alberni) | $240
Zone M (Tofino, Ucluelet) | $525
6-passenger van charter | $125/hr
14 to 16 passenger bus charter | $200/hr
Other numbers:
Toll-free: 1-877-339-5252
Information from ambassadortransportation.net, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Uride
Canadian rideshare app with a listing for Courtenay and Comox. You request rides in the app.
Details and notes
Uride lists Courtenay and Comox on its location page but gives no local details there, so check the app for current availability.
Information from uride.co, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Uber (Courtenay)
Rides in Courtenay through the Uber app, 24 hours a day according to Uber's city page. Rides depend on drivers being online.
Details and notes
Rides are only available where Uber drivers are online, so wait times can vary.
Information from uber.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Campbell River Airport Shuttle
Shuttle that meets every commercial flight at Campbell River Airport (YBL), according to the airport.
Details and notes
Other numbers:
Second line: 250-914-1011
Toll-free: 1-855-787-8294
Details come from the airport's ground transportation page. The company website did not respond when we checked in October 2026.
Information from crairport.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Town Taxi
Taxi service in Port Hardy, listed in the district's business licence directory.
Details and notes
Details come from a travel tips page and a municipal licence listing, not from the company. Call to confirm hours, rates and payment.
Information from salts.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Vancouver Taxi
Phone, app and online booking around the clock in the City of Vancouver. Airport trips and wheelchair-accessible vehicles are available.
Details
Information from vancouvertaxi.cab, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Yellow Cab Vancouver
Yellow Cab has served Vancouver since 1921. The fleet is 408 cars, 63 of them wheelchair-accessible vans, and there is a mobile app. Flat rates apply from the airport (YVR) to Vancouver and Richmond.
Details
Information from yellowcabonline.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
MacLure's Cabs
Vancouver cab company operating since 1911. Offers airport trips, wheelchair-accessible vans, and booking through the website or the iOS and Android apps.
Details
Information from maclurescabs.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Black Top & Checker Cabs
Vancouver cab company. Directory listings give 604-731-1111 as the dispatch number.
Details and notes
Details come from directory listings and a 2015 press release, not from a company website.
Information from globenewswire.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Richmond Taxi
Richmond cab company with about 130 vehicles. Does airport rides and has wheelchair-accessible vans, a mobile app and online booking.
Details
Information from richmondtaxi.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
North Shore Taxi
A fleet of 144 cabs on the North Shore, 12 of them wheelchair-accessible vans. Takes cards and in-app payment, and offers airport trips and online booking.
Details
Information from northshoretaxi.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Whalley Taxi
Works around the clock across Surrey, White Rock and North Delta, and to the airport (YVR), with iOS and Android apps. The tariff is published on its site.
Details
Information from whalleytaxi.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Delta Surrey Greencab
A fleet of 112 taxis working around the clock, with a booking app, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and airport service to YVR and Abbotsford.
Details
Information from deltataxi.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Coquitlam Taxi
Coquitlam cabs available 24 hours, with airport rides, wheelchair-accessible vehicles and card payment.
Details
Information from coquitlamtaxi.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Bel-Air Taxi
Covers Burnaby, the Tri-Cities and New Westminster around the clock, with airport service, apps and card payment.
Details
Information from bel-airtaxi.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Squamish Taxi
Squamish taxi available 24 hours, with airport trips to YVR, wheelchair-accessible vehicles and online booking.
Details
Information from squamishtaxi.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Whistler Taxi
Taxi in Whistler, named on the Tourism Whistler transit page.
Details
Information from whistlertaxis.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Whistler Resort Cabs
Taxi in Whistler, named on the Tourism Whistler transit page.
Details and notes
Details come from municipal and tourism pages, not the company.
Information from whistler.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Royal City Taxi
New Westminster cab company that has served the city since 1941. It has wheelchair-accessible vans, an iOS and Android app, and trips to YVR. Fares are published on its site.
Details
Information from apps.apple.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Bonny's Taxi
Burnaby and New Westminster cabs, in business since 1943 according to directory and news listings. Also operates under the Queen City, Burnaby Elite and Capital Hill names.
Details and notes
Details come from a union directory page, not from the company.
Information from moveuptogether.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Alouette Taxi
Maple Ridge taxi company found in search results. Its website did not load when we checked.
Details
Other numbers:
Second number: 604-466-1313
Information from yellowpages.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
Uber (Metro Vancouver and BC)
Uber says its app works across British Columbia, with rides only where drivers are online.
Details and notes
Rides are only available where Uber drivers are online.
Information from uber.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.
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Taxi companies side by side
| Service | Serves | Starting price | Wheelchair | Airport | App | Cards | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside Taxi | Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose, Coombs, Errington (Oceansi… | Start: $4.40 + $2.50/km | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-954-8294 |
| Uber Oceanside | Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose Bay, Coombs, Errington (Oce… | – | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | – |
| Electric Taxi | Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo | – | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 250-240-3445 |
| Yellow Cab | Nanaimo and surrounding areas | Initial flag: $3.90, $2.72/km, $48.74/hr wait time | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 250-751-1111 |
| Island Chauffeur | Central Vancouver Island, including Parksville, Qualicum Beach,… | – | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-954-9694 |
| Comox Taxi | Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Little River Ferry, Comox Valley,… | To Cumberland: $60 | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-339-4444 |
| Uptown Taxi | Greater Victoria, Victoria International Airport, Swartz Bay fe… | – | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-888-3000 |
| AC Taxi | Nanaimo, Nanaimo Airport, ferry terminals, bus depot | – | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-753-1231 |
| Bee Line Taxi | Campbell River region, from Black Creek to the northeast side o… | – | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 250-287-8383 |
| Waivin Flags Taxi | Campbell River, Port Hardy, North Vancouver Island | – | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 250-230-8294 |
| Victoria Taxi | Greater Victoria, Victoria International Airport (YYJ), Swartz … | – | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 250-383-7111 |
| BlueBird Cabs | Greater Victoria and surrounding areas (also listed for Sidney) | – | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Yes | 250-382-2222 |
| Yellow Cab of Victoria | Greater Victoria, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) | – | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-381-2222 |
| Esquimalt Saanich Taxi | Victoria, Esquimalt and Saanich | – | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-381-2222 |
| Westshore Taxi | Sooke to Port Renfrew, airport and ferry terminal | – | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-478-7888 |
| Sidney Taxi | Sidney, North Saanich, Saanich Peninsula | – | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-656-6666 |
| Peninsula Taxi | Sidney, the Saanich Peninsula and Victoria Airport (YYJ) | – | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 250-656-1111 |
| Duncan Taxi | Duncan, Cowichan Valley | – | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-746-4444 |
| Country Cabs Duncan | Duncan, Cowichan Valley | – | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 250-746-0009 |
| Cobble Hill Taxi | Cobble Hill, Shawnigan Lake, South Cowichan Valley | – | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 250-743-5555 |
| Cowichan Taxi | Lake Cowichan and nearby parts of the Cowichan Valley | – | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 250-932-7771 |
| Silver Shadow Taxi | Salt Spring Island | – | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 250-537-3030 |
| Lightning Taxi (Pender Island) | Pender Island | – | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 250-629-2222 |
| Limos at Your Service | Sooke and Westshore | – | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 1-800-219-2664 |
| LA Limousines | Sooke, Metchosin, West Shore, Victoria and Vancouver Island | – | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-391-9000 |
| Uber (Greater Victoria) | Greater Victoria, from Langford to downtown Victoria and the Sa… | Regional minimum fare (Capital Regional District): $6.0… | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed | – |
| Nanaimo Airporter | Greater Nanaimo, Lantzville, Cedar, Extension, Yellow Point, La… | – | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 778-441-2133 |
| Coastal Rides | Sunshine Coast, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Tofino and Ucluel… | – | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Yes | 604-330-7433 |
| United Cabs Port Alberni | Port Alberni and surrounding areas | – | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | 250-723-2121 |
| Tofino Taxi | Tofino and surrounding area | Average trip into Tofino one way $15.00 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 250-725-3333 |
| Ucluelet Taxi | Ucluelet and area (Tofino airport transfers) | – | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-726-4415 |
| Gabriola Taxi | Gabriola Island | – | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 250-247-0049 |
| Joe's Taxi | Courtenay and the Comox Valley, from Fanny Bay to Oyster River … | – | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-792-5637 |
| Ambassador Transportation | Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland on the east coast of north cent… | Airport shuttle from $30, $10 per extra passenger | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 250-339-5252 |
| Uride | Courtenay, Comox | – | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | – |
| Uber (Courtenay) | Courtenay and Comox | Regional minimum fare (Comox Valley): $3.94, since Augu… | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | – |
| Campbell River Airport Shuttle | Campbell River Airport (YBL) and Campbell River | – | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-914-1010 |
| Town Taxi | Port Hardy | – | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 250-949-7877 |
| Vancouver Taxi | City of Vancouver | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 604-871-1111 |
| Yellow Cab Vancouver | Vancouver and UBC, with flat rates from YVR to Vancouver and Ri… | About $38 from downtown hotels to the airport (company … | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 604-681-1111 |
| MacLure's Cabs | Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 604-831-1111 |
| Black Top & Checker Cabs | Vancouver | – | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | 604-731-1111 |
| Richmond Taxi | Richmond, Vancouver Airport (YVR) | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 604-272-1111 |
| North Shore Taxi | North Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Shore, airport runs | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 604-987-7171 |
| Whalley Taxi | White Rock, Cloverdale, Surrey, South Surrey, North Delta, Tsaw… | Flag $3.75, $2.18/km, waiting $38.39/hr (company site) | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 604-581-1111 |
| Delta Surrey Greencab | Delta, Ladner, Tsawwassen, Surrey, YVR, Abbotsford airport (YXX) | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 604-594-1111 |
| Coquitlam Taxi | Coquitlam and surrounding regions | – | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Yes | 604-524-1111 |
| Bel-Air Taxi | Burnaby, Lougheed Mall, New Westminster, Sapperton, Coquitlam, … | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 604-433-6666 |
| Squamish Taxi | Squamish, trips to YVR | – | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 604-567-1111 |
| Whistler Taxi | Whistler, Pemberton and transfers along Highway 99 | – | Not listed | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 604-932-3333 |
| Whistler Resort Cabs | Whistler | – | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 604-938-1515 |
| Royal City Taxi | New Westminster, South Burnaby, Coquitlam, Annacis Island, Nort… | Flag $3.75, $2.18/km, waiting $38.93/hr (company site) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | 604-526-6666 |
| Bonny's Taxi | Burnaby, New Westminster | – | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 604-435-6655 |
| Alouette Taxi | Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Ruskin, Whonnock, Haney, Pitt Polder… | – | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | 604-465-5555 |
| Uber (Metro Vancouver and BC) | Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Whistler and other parts of BC | Regional minimum fare in Metro Vancouver: $4.43 (since … | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Not listed | – |
This site lists the taxi companies and ride apps you can call or open on Vancouver Island and in Metro Vancouver, with phone numbers, service areas and the rates companies publish. It is an independent guide: it does not dispatch cars and it is not run by any company on the list. Pick your area above, call the company you choose, and use the calculators below if you want a price idea first.
How to choose a taxi on Vancouver Island
Start with where you will be picked up. A taxi licence in British Columbia names an operating area, usually drawn along municipal and regional district boundaries, so a company based in Nanaimo is not automatically licensed to take bookings in Victoria. Ask before you book a long ride from an address outside the company’s home town.
Then check the things you cannot do without. Of the 55 services on this site, 21 say they have wheelchair-accessible vehicles, 29 mention airport rides, 22 can be booked by app and 8 say they take cards. Many listings say nothing about payment at all, so ask when you call. Our guide to a preferred taxi walks through the whole comparison in five steps.
Taxi, Uber or Lyft: what works where
Taxis operate in almost every town on the island, and each one charges rates approved by the Passenger Transportation Board. A meter adds a flag fee, a charge for each kilometre and a charge for waiting time.
Rideshare is patchier. Uber and Lyft are approved for the Lower Mainland and Whistler zone, and both launched in Metro Vancouver in January 2020. Lyft is not approved for Vancouver Island. Uber is listed in our directory for Oceanside, Greater Victoria and Courtenay, but cars can be few, so open the app and look for drivers near you before you count on it. The Lyft and Uber comparison sets the two apps side by side.
What a taxi costs: rates companies publish
Few companies post a full tariff. Where they do, we show it as written:
- Yellow Cab in Nanaimo: $3.90 flag fee, $2.72 per kilometre, $48.74 per hour of waiting.
- Oceanside Taxi: starts at $4.40 plus $2.50 per kilometre.
- Whalley Taxi and Royal City Taxi in Metro Vancouver: $3.75 flag fee and $2.18 per kilometre.
For other trips, the taxi fare estimator works out a meter fare from the distance and your waiting time, and the Uber estimate calculator shows a likely Uber price range. Both give estimates, not quotes. The route price list already covers 297 common trips, and how we calculate shows every number behind them.
Airports and ferry terminals
Ask the company two things before an airport run: whether you need to book ahead and where the pickup spot is. The airport taxi page compares estimated Uber prices with taxi tariffs for routes from Vancouver International and Abbotsford airports, and the ferry terminal page does the same for terminal routes. Small-town companies may have only a few cars, so book ahead for a sailing that arrives late or early.
Find your area
Each area page has the full company list with phone numbers, features and published rates, plus answers to the questions people ask there: Parksville and Qualicum, Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley, Victoria, Port Alberni and the West Coast, the Comox Valley, Campbell River and the north, the Gulf Islands and Metro Vancouver.
How the information is kept up to date
Company details come from company websites, tourism and municipal directories and business listings, and each company page says where its details come from and when we last checked. Where we could not confirm something with the company, the page says so. The guides carry a review date and the sources they were checked against. If you find a wrong number or a missing company, use the Found a mistake button and tell us which page it is. More about the site is on the about page.