Welcome to Oceanside
Your safe and reliable taxi service in the Oceanside area.
We provide service in Parksville, Qualicum, Nanoose and the surrounding areas
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Serving the Oceanside area for over 10 years
Oceanside Taxi has been proudly serving the community for over 10 years. With our experience and dedication to customer satisfaction, we strive to provide the best taxi service in town. Trust us to get you to your destination safely and on time.
Wheelchair Access
Our fleet is equipped with a wheelchair accessible van. We understand the importance of being mobile, and we believe that everyone should have access to reliable transportation services. To ensure that we can provide the best possible service, we ask that clients book at least 24 hours in advance for wheelchair bookings.
Eco-Friendly
Oceanside Taxi is committed to providing a safe, reliable, and affordable transportation experience to our customers. We are proud to use the eco-friendly Toyota Prius as our main fleet vehicle, making us an environmentally responsible choice for your transportation needs. Our team of experienced drivers are dedicated to getting you where you need to be quickly and efficiently.
Taxi Rates & Estimates
$4.40 Starting Rate + $2.50/KM
Waiting Charge $47.38/HR
Updated May 2024
DT Parksville - Woodgrove Mall
$70
DT Parksville - Departure Bay
$95
DT Parksville - Duke Point
$135
DT Parksville - Qualicum Beach
$35
DT Parksville - YCD Nanaimo
$130
DT Parksville - YQQ Comox
$215
Note: Above fare are rough estimates & may not reflect the final cost. Final cost is influenced by waiting charge/traffic as well
Employment Opportunities
We are regularly looking for drivers depending on the season
Full time, part time, casual, and seasonal applicants are welcome
Even if we are currently fully staffed we will hold applications on file and contact as needed
Please email to oceansidetaxi@gmail.com if interested
Requirements
Class 4 Restricted License or higher
Criminal Record Check [Available upon request from RCMP]
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FAQ
Can I pre-book a taxi?
Pre-bookings over the phone are highly recommended
The following scenarios take priority
Airport
Ferry Arrival/Departures
Work
Medical Appointments
Can I get a delivery?
We do not do deliveries. We can send you a taxi that can take you to your destination & back
Am I able to book a van?
Our van has the same seating capacity as the rest of our fleet (4) as it is converted to a wheelchair taxi
We only use our van for wheelchair calls. Please book at least 24 hours in advance for the wheelchair van
How much luggage do your vehicles fit?
We run the Toyota Prius as our main fleet vehicle. In most cases we can fit 2 large suitcases and 2 carry-ons
Seats are able to fold down to store more luggage if there are 1 or 2 passengers
Are you able to give boost my car?
We can provide a booster pack if we are slow. We do not provide boost service during busy times
We charge $30 minimum OR the meter rate from our office to your location depending on which is more
You will be responsible for correctly hooking up the booster pack to your vehicle
We are not responsible for any damage that may be caused to your vehicle battery