Happy dog looking out from a comfortable vehicle in Springfield Missouri countryside
Springfield, MO's Only Dog-Only Ride Service

Dogs Ride.
We Drive.

No owners. No strangers. Just your dog, a trained driver, and a vehicle built for them.

Every pup rides solo or kennel-separated in climate-controlled, seat-free interiors. Vet runs, grooming drop-offs, daycare commutes — 24/7, rain or shine.

Dogs Ride Solo

Kennel-separated, no crowding

Always Open

24/7/365 — emergencies included

Built for Comfort

Padded, climate-controlled cabins

Purpose-Built

Meet the Fleet

Every vehicle is stripped, padded, and re-engineered for one job: getting your dog there safely and comfortably.

PupTaxi Comfort Cruiser modified Ford Focus with both doors open showing padded interior for dog transport

The Comfort Cruiser

Modified Ford Focus — Solo Rides

Climate ControlledCapacity: 1 large dog
  • Passenger & back seats removed — wide open floor
  • Interior fully lined with thick comfort pads
  • Low entry point for older or large dogs
  • Climate-controlled cabin year-round
  • Ideal for single dogs up to 120 lbs
Dog transport van with multiple large kennels and AC system

The Pack Shuttle

Multi-Dog Transport Van

Climate ControlledCapacity: Up to 4 dogs
  • Airline-grade kennels — each dog gets their own
  • Dedicated rear A/C keeps cargo area cool
  • Individually secured crates prevent contact
  • Handles multi-dog households in one trip
  • Up to 4 dogs per ride

Dead Simple

How It Works

Four steps from booking to tail-wagging arrival. Dogs travel without owners — our vehicles are designed exclusively for canine passengers.

1

Book It

Already booked your appointment? Pick your time, enter your dog's details, tell us who the appointment is with, and drop in the pickup & drop-off addresses. Takes under 2 minutes.

2

Card on File

A credit card is required to hold your spot. It's only charged after your pup is safely delivered — never before.

3

We Pick Up

A background-checked, trained driver arrives with the right vehicle. Your dog is loaded into their padded space or kennel.

4

Safe Arrival

Your pup arrives on time, stress-free. You get a confirmation, card is charged, and everyone's happy.

Book Your Appointment First

Please schedule your grooming, veterinary, daycare, boarding, or other appointment before booking a ride with us. When you book, we'll ask who the appointment is with, along with the date and time, so we can confirm exactly where your dog is going. We don't schedule or coordinate the appointment itself.

A Transportation Service — That's Our Focus

Our role is simple: pick up your dog, provide safe and reliable transportation to and from the appointment, and get them home. We are a transportation service only and do not handle booking, rescheduling, or managing appointments with third-party businesses.

Dogs Only — No Human Passengers

For safety and liability reasons, PupTaxi transports dogs exclusively. Owners do not ride along. Every driver is background-checked and trained in safe canine handling.

Simple & Fair

Transparent Pricing

Clear line-item pricing with no hidden fees. Your card is authorized when you book and only charged after your pet is safely returned home.

Point-to-Point Ride

One-way drop-off — no wait or return

A single one-way trip from A to B. We pick up your dog and drop them off — that's it. The driver does not wait or bring your dog back. You're billed for the drive only (distance + time).

Choose this if

  • Someone will be there to receive your dog (e.g. drop-off at daycare, boarding, or a groomer who keeps them)
  • You or another person will handle the return trip separately
  • You only need a one-way lift
Base Fare$4.00
Per Mile$1.40
Per Minute (estimated)$0.25
Minimum Fare$25.00

Reserved Appointment

Round-trip — driver committed through your appointment

A round-trip built around an appointment. We take your dog there, cover the appointment window, and bring them home. Choose Dedicated Hold (driver stays) or Drop & Return (driver leaves and comes back) based on how long the appointment runs.

Choose this if

  • Your dog needs to get to an appointment and back home
  • It's a vet visit, grooming, or any appointment with a set start and end time
  • You want one booking to cover the whole round-trip

Dedicated Hold

Driver stays with your dog. $35.00/hr, 1-hr minimum, then billed every 15 min. Total = both transport legs + hold time.

Drop & Return

Driver drops off, leaves, and returns at your scheduled end. Two transport legs + $12.00 return-coordination fee.

Fare Calculator

Pick Point-to-Point for a one-way drop-off, or Reserved Appointment for a round-trip that waits through your appointment. Choosing the right one gives you the most accurate estimate.

1 mi25 mi50 mi
Additional dogs (+$10 each)
0
Dog size surcharge
Extra stops (+$20 each)
0

Point-to-Point Ride

Itemized estimate — no hidden fees

Base fare$4.00
Distance10 mi × $1.40$14.00
Time (estimated)~22 min × $0.25$5.50
Minimum fare adjustmentensures $25.00 minimum$1.50
Estimated TotalNot-to-exceed price
$25.00

This is the maximum you'll pay. Your card is authorized for this amount at booking and only charged after your pet is safely returned home. If your actual miles or time come in lower, you pay less — never more without your consent.

Time is estimated from distance when a live route time isn't available. Range-based surcharges (after-hours, multi-stop) show the maximum so your authorization safely covers the final fare.

Add-Ons & Surcharges

Additional Dog

+$10.00

Per extra dog on the same ride

Large Dog (60–89 lbs)

+$5.00

Surcharge per large dog

Extra-Large Dog (90+ lbs)

+$10.00

Surcharge per XL dog

Weekend / Holiday

+$10.00

Sat, Sun & major holidays

Same-Day (within 4 hrs)

+$5.00

Short-notice bookings

After-Hours

+$10–15

Late night / overnight

Multi-Stop

+$10–20

Per extra stop

Special Care

+$10.00

Senior, anxious, or disabled dogs

Kennel Deep Clean

+$15.00

Post-ride sanitization

Ready to Roll

Book a Ride

Fill in the details below. We hold your not-to-exceed quote to confirm your booking — you're charged the actual fare only after your dog is safely returned home.

Book your appointment first

Please schedule your grooming, veterinary, daycare, boarding, or other appointment before booking a ride. Tell us who it's with and the date & time in Special Instructions below so we can confirm where your dog is going. We're a transportation service only — we don't book or manage appointments.

Owner Information

Dog Details

Ride Details

1 mi25 mi50 mi

Fare Estimate

Add-ons that may apply

First ride? Use code DOGSRIDE for 15% off.

Point-to-Point Ride

Base fare

$4.00

Distance

10 mi × $1.40

$14.00

Time (estimated)

~22 min × $0.25

$5.50

Minimum fare adjustment

ensures $25.00 minimum

$1.50

Not-to-exceed total

You pay this or less — never more without your consent.

$25.00

Distance and time above are estimates. Your actual fare is calculated from the real trip and will never exceed this quote without your approval.

Payment

How payment works

We place a pre-authorization hold of your not-to-exceed quote ($25.00) on your card now to confirm your booking — this is not a charge. After your dog is safely returned home, we charge the actual final fare (which may be lower than the quote — you pay less, never more without your consent) and release any remaining hold.

By submitting, you acknowledge that puptaxi transports dogs only — owners do not ride along.

No Aggressive Dogs

PupTaxi does not transport dogs that display dangerous or aggressive behavior. Drivers have final discretion at pickup. Aggressive bookings will be refused.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before your pup\'s first ride.

Reach Out

Get in Touch

Questions, custom quotes, or just want to say hi? We\'re here 24/7.

Andrew “Drew” Bradley

CEO & Co-Founder

[email protected]

Location

Springfield, MO & surrounding areas

Hours

24/7/365 — including holidays