Chiku Cab

Finding a cab in India that will actually let your dog ride along is harder than it sounds — most aggregator apps leave it entirely to driver discretion, which means last-minute rejections at your doorstep. Chiku Cab, a Lucknow-based cab service operating out of Indira Nagar, has a dedicated pet-friendly cab service that explicitly accepts pets for local city rentals, airport transfers, and outstation trips across India. It is one of the few cab operators in Uttar Pradesh to publish a clear pet travel policy and a transparent fare structure on their website.

What the Service Actually Covers

Chiku Cab offers three distinct service types, all of which are listed as pet-friendly: airport pick-up and drop with your pet in the cab, local city rentals on hourly packages (8 hours/80 km or 12 hours/120 km), and outstation trips with a minimum of 250 km per day on round trips. Vehicle options span a wide range — from compact sedans like the Swift Dzire and Honda Amaze to larger options like the Toyota Innova Crysta and Tempo Traveller — so if you have a small dog and need extra boot space for a crate, you can select accordingly. Airport transfer fares for sedans start from ₹800 upward; Innova-class vehicles start at ₹1,100 for airport runs. Outstation fares are per-kilometre and vary by vehicle class.

The fare structure on their website is transparent: the base fare includes fuel charges, driver day charges, and 5% GST. Exclusions are clearly listed — toll tax, state tax, parking charges, and airport parking are paid by the customer. Night driver charges (after 10 PM) are ₹250 for sedans, ₹300 for SUVs, and ₹500 for Tempo Travellers. A carrier charge of ₹300 extra is listed as a separate exclusion, which may be relevant if you are travelling with a pet crate — worth confirming with their support team before booking.

Pet Policy — The Details That Matter

The published pet policy is straightforward but has one important constraint: only small pets are permitted. If you have a large or medium-breed dog — a Labrador, Golden Retriever, or even a medium Indie — this service as currently stated would not accommodate your pet. The policy does not define "small" by weight or breed, so pet parents travelling with a dog on the smaller side (think Shih Tzu, Pomeranian, small Indie, or a puppy) should contact Chiku Cab's customer support to confirm whether their specific animal qualifies before booking. that one call before booking can save a lot of last-minute stress — especially for airport transfers where timing is tight.

An additional charge applies for pet travel, but the amount is not published on the website. This is worth clarifying at the time of booking so there are no billing surprises. The rest of the fare — base, fuel, driver day charge — follows the same transparent billing structure applied to all Chiku Cab rides, with no hidden fees beyond the declared exclusions.

How to Book and What to Confirm First

Chiku Cab can be booked through their website at chikucab.com, via their Android app (available on Google Play), or by reaching their 24/7 customer support directly. declaring your pet at the time of booking is not optional — it is a stated requirement of their pet travel policy, and failing to do so could result in complications at pickup. When you call or book, confirm: (1) whether your pet's size qualifies, (2) the exact pet surcharge applicable to your vehicle type and trip, and (3) whether a carrier or crate is required or recommended for in-cab travel.

The service is available across popular cities including Lucknow, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, and Dehradun, among others. For outstation bookings, both one-way and round-trip options are available. Cancellation charges are listed as zero, which provides some flexibility if plans change.