How much is an Uber from Coquitlam Centre to Pitt Meadows? At normal demand a standard ride costs about $25, and most trips should land between $22 and $30. Pitt Meadows is 12 km from the mall, a drive of about 20 minutes.
How we estimate the fare
We use average rideshare rates: a base fare of $2.50, $1.15 per km, $0.35 per minute and a $2 booking fee. Twelve kilometres adds about $13.80, and twenty minutes adds $7. With the base fare and the booking fee, the total is roughly $25.
Treat that as a figure worked out from average rates, since Uber sets the actual price. The app shows the real upfront price when you enter your pickup and destination.
A 12 km ride sits between a short hop and a long trip. The per km charge and the per minute charge both matter here, and neither one swamps the other. That makes the fare easy to predict when demand is normal, and it means a slow drive adds a little to the price while a quick one takes a little off. Our $25 assumes the 20 minute average.
Prices at busy times
Demand changes the number. At busy demand (1.2 times) the fare is about $30. At very busy demand (1.5 times) it is about $37, and at peak (2 times) it is about $49.
If you are not in a hurry, check the app again after a short wait. A high multiplier often eases when more drivers log on.
Larger vehicles cost more. Comfort is about $31, XL (up to 6 seats) is about $36 and Premier is about $54.
Taxi price for the Pitt Meadows run
Whalley Taxi and Royal City Taxi both publish a tariff of $3.75 for the flag and $2.18 per km. Over 12 km the meter would come to about $30. Time on hold and any extras are billed separately, so the final fare can be higher.
If you would rather book by phone, call Vancouver Taxi at 604-871-1111 or Yellow Cab Vancouver at 604-681-1111.
Last checks before the car arrives
Give the driver the exact address, and check the pickup spot the app suggests. Shopping centres often have several doors.
If you have large bags or a stroller, ask whether they fit before the car arrives. Anyone who needs a wheelchair accessible vehicle should book ahead by phone rather than count on finding one on the day.
Add a few minutes to the 20 for busy periods, since drive times are averages.