Do you allow dogs in your taxis?

Yes, when arranged in advance. Tell us you are travelling with a pet when you book and we will assign a suitable vehicle. Registered assistance dogs always travel free.

Is there a charge for taking a pet?

Assistance dogs travel at no extra charge. For other pets, call 01903 500600 and we will confirm the arrangement and price for your journey.

Can you take a large dog?

Yes. Estates and people carriers give larger dogs enough room to travel comfortably — mention the size of your dog when booking so we send the right vehicle.

Can you wait during a vet appointment?

Short waiting periods can often be arranged. Tell us when you book that you would like the driver to wait and we will build it into the arrangement.

Service

Pet-Friendly Taxis

Not every journey can be made without your pet, and not every taxi will take one. Western Cars provides pet-friendly taxi transport in Worthing, from trips to the vet and the groomer to days out and moving house. Tell us when you book and we will send a suitable vehicle.

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Taxis that welcome your pet, with assistance dogs free

Journeys we take pets on

Pet travel with us is usually one of these:

Veterinary appointments, including emergency visits
Groomers, kennels and catteries
Dog walks and days out on the South Downs or the beach
Collecting a new pet from a breeder or rescue
Moving house with animals
Trips to the station or airport when a pet cannot be left behind

How to make the journey easier

Tell us in advance so we can assign the right vehicle. A small dog in a carrier is fine in a saloon; a large dog is far more comfortable in an estate or people carrier with the seats configured for space.

Bringing a carrier, harness or a familiar blanket keeps your pet calm and keeps the vehicle clean for the next passenger. If your pet travels regularly, we can note the arrangement on your account so future bookings are set up the same way.

How it works

Booking this service, step by step

No accounts to create and no forms to fight with first — tell us the journey and we will confirm the details and the fare.

Mention your pet when booking
Tell us the type and size of animal when you book so we assign a suitable vehicle.
Bring a carrier or blanket
A carrier, harness or familiar blanket helps your pet settle and protects the vehicle interior.
Collected from your door
Your driver collects you and your pet together and loads any carrier or equipment.
Straight to your destination
We take you directly to the vet, groomer or destination and can wait if the appointment is short.

Pricing

What the fare covers, and what it does not

We would rather be clear about this than have it come as a surprise at the end of a journey.

Fares are based on the vehicle type and the miles travelled, with fixed fees for a range of destinations including the major airports.
Airport, seaport and other pre-agreed journeys are quoted as a fixed price that is confirmed at the time of booking.
We charge the same rates whatever the time of day or night, so early-morning and late-night journeys cost no more.
No hidden charges and no surge pricing.
Additional charges can apply for waiting time, extra stops, tolls, parking fees or journeys on public holidays.

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