FAQ Taxi with car seats
The most common Questions we get and Answers
Berlin
Q: Do taxis in Berlin have car seats?
A:Some of them.
German law requires that all children under 12 years of age or shorter than 150cm be adequately strapped to approved car seats to ride as passengers in cars. This regulation applies everywhere in Germany, including Berlin.
For this reason, some taxis in Berlin have car seats. Some have the car seats already installed in the back seat, while others have the safety seats in the trunk to be quickly installed when needed. Taxis in Berlin that do not have car seats will not allow you to ride with them if you have little ones in your company.
Q:Can you put a car seat in a taxi?
A:Yes, you can.
Since German law forbids traveling in cars without safely strapping little ones in car seats or booster seats, the only way to move with your kid in Berlin is to put a car seat in a taxi.
However, this does not mean you should travel to Berlin with your infant car seats or safety booster seats. Some taxis in Berlin have car seats, and Taxi Bambino can help you arrange such taxis to make the trip safe for your little ones.
Q:Do German taxis have car seats?
A:Some of them.
Ordinarily, taxis do not come with car seats. However, because of the German law requiring that children (less than 12 years old or shorter than 150cm) ride in car seats, some taxi operators in Germany arrange car seats.
Those who do not have approved car seats will not allow you to ride with them if you have little ones because that will attract a €60 fine.
Q:How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A:Regarding baby passengers, the German car seat regulation (which applies to Berlin) stipulates that babies under three years of age must ride in approved infant car seats or safety booster seats.
Also, the car seats must not be installed in the front seats of the vehicles, where airbags may be present.
New York
Q: Do you need a car seat in a taxi in New York?
A: Legally, you don’t.
There are car seat laws in the United States requiring that children who travel with you in cars be safely strapped in car seats or booster seats. However, these laws vary according to different states.
Interestingly, in New York City, the safety car seat laws do not apply to taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) says that New York State laws only require drivers and front-seat passengers to wear a seatbelt.
However, while in NYC, you may not need a safety car seat in a taxi to satisfy any law, but you need it for the safety of your children. For this reason, the TLC encourages families with children to bring their own car seats. In this case, the taxi drivers must allow you to install them.
Q: Does Uber have car seats in New York?
A: Most don’t, but you can arrange it.
Generally, Uber falls under taxi cab laws, which do not require that children ride in safety car seats. So, in some New York cities, you can take Uber rides with your little one without using car seats.
However, knowing the importance of car seats, in most cities, Uber requires that children passengers use car seats regardless of how the law applies.
You can come with your car seat, and the Uber driver will allow you to install it. Alternatively, you can request an Uber car with a car seat at an additional cost ($10).
Q: Can you take a taxi in NYC with a toddler?
A: You certainly can.
New York laws do not require that toddlers be strapped in car seats when riding with you in taxis. So, you can simply carry your toddler on your lap while in a cab.
However, you may choose to come with your car seat, and the driver will allow you to install it in the taxi so that your toddler can ride safely.
Q: Does a baby need a car seat in a taxi?
A: In New York, the baby car seat laws do not apply to taxis. So, taxis are not required to have baby car seats or booster seats, and you are not required to use them while riding in taxis.
However, babies do need car seats for their safety in the event of a collision. That said, though the law does not require you to use these safety seats, concern for your child’s safety should.
Rhodes, Greece
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes, you can.
Greece’s car seat laws do not apply to taxis. So, you can ride in taxis with your baby without using car seats. However, should you want to safely strap your baby in a car seat in a taxi, you can.
Simply come with your baby seat, and you can install it in the taxi. Interestingly, unlike other countries where safety car seats can only be installed in the back seat of vehicles, in Rhodes, you can also install them in the front seat of vehicles, provided the airbag is deactivated.
Q: Do you need a car seat in a taxi in Greece?
A: Legally, you don’t.
Greece has been very serious about its child car seat laws in the past few years. According to current regulations,
• Children under 3 years must be strapped in appropriate car seats;
• Children above 3 years but under 12 years, and less than 135 cm in height, must be strapped in appropriate booster seats
However, taxis in Greece are not bound by these car seat laws. Thus, you are not required to strap your kid to a car seat when riding in a taxi in Greece.
How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
Since the car seat laws in Greece do not apply to taxis, when traveling with your baby in a taxi, you can carry them on your lap.
Should you choose to use your baby car seat (which you should), you can bring your own safety seat. The taxi driver will allow you to install it so that your baby can ride with you safely strapped in.
Q: What is the law on child seats in taxis?
A: Greece’s car seat laws apply to private cars. The taxis are not bound by them. As such, taxis in Greece are not required to have or provide car seats.
However, with a service like Taxi Bambino, it is possible to arrange a taxi with a car seat in Rhodes, Greece. You may also come with your own car seat and have it installed in your taxi ride.
Thessaloniki
Q: Do you need a car seat in a taxi in Greece?
A: Legally, you do not.
In Greece, there are laws requiring that children below 12 years of age or less than 135cm in height ride in appropriate car seats. However, these car seat laws do not apply to taxis.
So when taking a taxi ride in Greece, you are not required to strap your little ones to children car seats. However, for the safety of your kids, you may want to use safety car seats regardless of how the laws apply.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes, you can.
Taxis in Thessaloniki would usually not come with car seats because the car seat laws do not require them to have or provide these safety seats.
However, if you wish to have your baby safely strapped in a car seat in a taxi, you can. One way is to come with your own car seat. Thessaloniki taxi drivers will not stop you from installing the car seat in their taxis. Another way is to use Taxi Bambino to find taxis in Thessaloniki that can come with a car seat.
Q: Do taxis in Greece have child seats?
A: No, they do not.
Greece has car seat regulations, but these do not apply to taxis. So, the taxi services in Greece generally do not make car seats available to passengers that have little ones.
So, to make your Greece travel safe for your little ones, you’ll have to come with your own car seat and install it in your taxi ride. Better still, you can use Taxi Bambino to find and book taxis with car seats in Greece.
Q: What is the law on child seats in taxis?
A: Greece has a law on child seats in cars generally. There is no law on child seats applying specifically to taxis.
The general law provides that children under 12 years of age or shorter than 135cm (1.35m) be strapped in appropriate car seats when riding as passengers in cars.
However, this law does not apply to taxis. So, you can ride in taxis with your kids without strapping them in car seats. You can carry babies and little children on your lap, and you can use the car seatbelt for relatively bigger kids.
Crete
Q: Do you need a child seat in taxi in Greece?
A: Greece has established laws about children's car seats. The laws provide that children below 12 years should be strapped in appropriate car seats when riding as passengers in cars.
These laws apply all over Greece, whether in mainland cities like Athens and Thessaloniki or island cities like Crete. However, these laws apply only to private cars, not taxis.
So, taxis in Greece generally do not provide children car seats. Also, you are also not required to use car seats when taking taxi rides in Greece.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Of course, you can.
Given the effectiveness of car seats in protecting children in the event of crashes, it is wise to always ensure that your little ones are strapped to car seats even in taxis.
Though taxis in Greece are not known for carrying car seats, you’ll be allowed to install one if you come with your own.
How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
The best way to travel with a baby in a taxi is to have the child strapped in an appropriate car seat. For babies (0 - 3 years of age), this will be strapping them to approved infant car seats. For children of 3 - 12 years, this will be strapping them in safety booster seats.
In places like Crete, where car seat laws do not apply to taxis, you can travel with your baby in a taxi carrying them on your lap. If the child is old enough, you may use the taxi seat belt in the back seat. However, if safety is a top concern (as it should be), you can use Taxi Bambino to arrange taxis with car seats.
Antalya
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes, you can.
According to car seat regulations in Turkey, children under 12 years old must be strapped safely in appropriate car seats when riding as passengers in cars. Thankfully, these regulations also apply to taxis.
So, taxis in Antalya usually have car seats available for people who need them. You may also come with your car seat, and the taxi drivers will install them in the car for you.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: When traveling with a baby in a taxi in Antalya, the baby must be safely strapped to an appropriate car seat.
The car seat regulation in Turkey is more detailed than in most countries as it also specifies when children can ride rear-facing and forward-facing.
• Babies up to 12 months old or weighing up to 9kg must be strapped in rear facing car seats at the back of the taxis;
• Babies between 12 months to 4 years or weighing between 9 - and 18 kg must be strapped in forward-facing car seats at the back of the taxis.
Q: How much is a taxi from Antalya airport to Lara Beach?
A: Lara Beach is located southeast of Antalya Airport. Riding in a taxi from the airport, you’ll hit the beach in 15 - 20 minutes, as it is just 20km away.
The taximeter switch-on price is 8 TL (Turkish Lira), while the price per kilometer is 7 TL. Doing the math, the 20km trip will cost about 148 TL, which is approximately €9.5.
Q: How much is a taxi from Antalya airport to the city center?
A: Some of the must-see tourist attractions in Antalya are in the city center. So, a family vacation in Antalya is often not complete without getting to the city center.
Antalya city center is southwest of the Antalya airport, representing an area that is between 12km and 22km away from the airport.
Antalya taximeter switch on price is 8 TL (Turkish Lira) and the price per kilometer is 7 TL. This means that a taxi trip from Antalya airport to the city center will cost you anything from 92 TL to 162 TL. This is approximately between €6 and €10.5.
Bodrum
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Turkish car seat laws are in full force in the southwestern city of Bodrum. The law provides that children aged 12 years and under must be strapped in appropriate car seats for them to ride as passengers in cars.
The law applies to both private cars and taxis. For this reason, taxis usually have car seats for those who need them. You can also come with your car seat and install it in your taxi ride before hitting the road.
Q: Do you need a car seat in Turkey?
A: You definitely do if you have kids in your company.
The car seat law in Turkey makes it illegal to ride in cars without strapping any child passenger in a safety car seat. This applies whether the car is a private car, a rental, or a taxi.
So, when planning to taxi around Bodrum or any Turkish town for a fun family vacation, request that the taxi provides an appropriate car seat.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: In Turkey, for your baby to ride with you in a taxi, you must strap them in a car seat.
Babies from 0 - 12 months old, or up to 9kg, must ride in rear-facing car seats installed in the back seat of the taxi. Babies from 12 months to 4 years, or between 9 and 18kg, can ride in forward-facing car seats installed in the back seat of the taxi.
Q: What is the law on child seats in taxis?
A: The laws on child seats in Turkey are very precise. They specify both age and weight requirements, and more.
The laws also apply to taxis. The provisions include:
• Babies from 0 months to 12 months or weighing up to 9kg must ride in group 0+ car seats. These must be installed rear-facing in the back seat of the car;
• Babies from 12 months up to 4 years, or weighing 9 - 18kg must ride in group 1 car seats. These can be installed forward-facing in the back seat of the car.
• Children between 4 and 12 years old, or weighing 18 - 36kg must ride in group 2 and 3 car seats (safety booster seats). These should also be installed forward-facing at the back seat of the car.
• Children over 12 years old can use the car’s seat belt.
Cyprus
Q: Do you need a car seat in a taxi in Cyprus?
A: Yes, you do.
Car seat regulations in Cyprus make it compulsory for children below 12 years of age or shorter than 150m to be strapped in appropriate children car seats when traveling in cars, including taxis.
Taxi drivers usually provide the appropriate car seat or booster seat so as to comply with the relevant laws.
However, some do not provide car seats saying that the law is not forcefully enforced. But you should always insist on taxis with car seats not just to obey the law but to ensure the safety of your little ones.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes, you can.
Cypriot laws making baby car seats compulsory for children under 12 years of age apply to taxis. For this reason, many taxi operators usually carry a baby car seat which can be immediately installed when needed.
If you prefer traveling with your baby car seat or booster seat, taxi drivers in Cyprus will also allow you to install it in the vehicle, to make the trip safe for your kid.
Q: Do you need car seats in Cyprus?
A: Yes, you do.
The general safety and child passengers law in Cyprus stipulates that child seats must be provided for children of up to 12 years or up to 150cm in height. This law applies to all vehicles - private cars, rentals, or taxis.
So, you’ll need car seats in Cyprus if you travel with your children. Some people have mentioned that, because of some laxity in enforcing the law, you can get away with not using car seats, especially for relatively grown children. However, what should drive you is the safety of your kids.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: When using a taxi in Cyprus, children should be safely strapped in an appropriate car seat.
All kids under the age of 5 must ride in a car seat installed in the back seat of the vehicle. Children over 5 years old may ride in the front passenger seat. But the child must be in an appropriate car seat, and the airbag must be deactivated.
Malta
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes, you can.
Malta’s car seat regulations specify that children up to 12 years old riding with adults in a car must be restrained by a child restraint system according to their weight.
Thus, if you have a child with you while traveling, you’ll have to arrange for an appropriate child restraint system (or car seat). This means requesting a taxi with car seats or coming with your own car seat and having it installed in the taxi before hitting the road.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: The Maltese car seat laws apply to taxis. So, if your baby will be traveling with you in a taxi, an appropriate child restraint system must be used.
Small babies up to 15 months must ride in rear-facing car seats. You can install the car seat in the front passenger seat, but the airbag must be deactivated.
The car seat laws in Malta are not as rigid as in some other countries. Children of height up to 135 must use appropriate child restraint. But children between 135cm and 150cm in height are allowed to sit in the back seat of the taxi and use an adult seat belt if a child restraint system is not available.
Q: Do you need a car seat in Malta?
A: Yes you do.
The Motor Vehicle Regulations in Malta stipulate that a child traveling in a vehicle should always be carried in a child restraint system that is suitable to the child’s weight.
This regulation applies to virtually all vehicles, including rentals and taxis. According to the law, a child is anyone less than 12 years old. So, if you have any under 12 in your traveling company when in Malta, you need a child’s car seat in any car you ride in.
Q: Can you order a taxi with a car seat in Malta?
A: You definitely can.
However, taxis generally do not come ready with infant car seats or booster seats, and this includes airport taxis. To ensure that you will get a taxi with a car seat so that your child can ride safely with you, you’ll have to pre-book. While booking, you’ll need to specifically state that you require a child seat.
If you don’t know what taxi service is able to fulfill your need for an appropriate car seat, simply let Taxi Bambino help you.
Dubrovnik
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: When in the southern Croatian city of Dubrovnik to enjoy its many attractions, you’ll need a baby car seat if a child rides with you.
Croatian law requires infant car seats for children under the age of 5 and booster seats for children between the ages 5 and 12. The law applies all over Croatia, to private cars as well as taxis. This means that you can put a baby car seat in taxis in Dubrovnik or other Croatian cities.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: When traveling with your baby in a taxi in Croatia, the baby should be secured in an appropriate car seat in the back seat of the taxi.
However, if the baby is under 2 years of age, they can be secured in a rear-facing car seat installed in the front passenger seat of the taxi. But the airbag must be deactivated.
Q: Do you need a car seat in Croatia?
A: Yes, you do.
Like many other countries, Croatia has car seat regulations. The laws make it illegal for children under 12 years of age to ride with you in cars if they are not secured in car seats appropriate for their age/ height/ weight.
So, when in Croatia, you’ll need an infant car seat for a child under 5 years and a booster seat for a child under 12 years of age.
Q: Do taxis in Croatia have car seats?
A: Taxis are also bound by the Croatian car seat laws that make it illegal to travel with children under 12 years of age without securing them in appropriate car seats.
However, you’ll be hard-pressed to find taxis that come with a car seat. Thankfully, taxi operators will help you get a taxi with a car seat if you pre-book. Use Taxi Bambino to find taxi companies in Croatia that can provide you with a taxi with car seats.
Split
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes, you can put a baby car seat in a taxi just as you would have done if you were to ride in your car. Baby car seats are not mandatory in taxis in Split in Croatia, but there are taxi companies that can provide one upon request.
When you book a ride, ensure that you order a taxi that has a baby car seat installed in it, or has one available for use, or find one that can safely accommodate a car seat for the safety and comfort of your child.
Q: Do you need a car seat in Split?
A: Yes, you do.
When traveling to Split in Croatia, it is important to know Croatia’s car seat law requires children younger than 12 years old or 150 cm tall to use a suitable child restraint system and always be seated in the back. Children between 2 and 5 years old must use an appropriate child safety seat or a booster seat while riding in a car.
Split does not have a strict car seat law like many other European countries. However, it is recommended that you make use of a car seat, especially if you are a foreigner.
You can find taxis with car seats in Split, Croatia on Taxi Bambino.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: When traveling with a baby in a taxi in Split, Croatia, it is important to follow some safety guidelines:
• First, know that the car seat law requires toddlers younger than 12 years old or 150 cm tall to use an appropriate child safety seat or a booster seat while riding in a car.
• Secondly, book a taxi with a baby car seat installed in it, or has one available for use, or find one that can safely accommodate a car seat.
• Thirdly, ensure that the taxi driver is aware of your baby’s presence. If he does not seem to be, be sure to ask them to install an appropriate child seat to place your baby in before getting in the taxi.
• Finally, keep your child occupied during the ride. This will help to keep them calm and safe.
Q: Is Split stroller friendly?
A: Yes, generally, it is.
However, it is important to note that not every area in Split is equally stroller friendly.
For example, Split city center has stairs and cobblestones that make using strollers quite difficult. Walking along the walkway with strollers is easy, but make sure you use a foldable stroller or bring a baby carrier for non-stroller-friendly areas.
Canary Island
Q: Do Canary Island taxis have child seats?
A: There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on the make and model of the taxi.
Most taxis in Canary Island that don’t have a child seat can allow you to install a booster seat if you provide one that is suitable for your child's age and size.
Nevertheless, this does not imply that you should bring your child’s car seats to Canary Island. You can find taxis with car seats in Canary Island on Taxi Bambino.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Spain’s car seat law, which applies to Canary Island, requires vehicles to use a child seat. However, note that it is not mandatory by law for taxis to have car seats. Therefore, a child riding in a taxi must be seated in the back.
Even though it is not mandatory for taxis to have baby car seats, you can put a baby car seat in a taxi if you provide one that fits.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: When traveling with a baby in a taxi on Canary Island, it is important to follow some safety guidelines:
• First, note that the car seat law is not mandatory for taxis. Any child riding in a taxi with you must be seated in the back.
• Secondly, book a taxi with a baby car seat installed in it, or has one available for use, or find one that can safely accommodate a car seat.
• Finally, keep your child occupied during the ride. This will help to keep them calm and safe.
Failure to use an appropriate restraint system for your kid attracts a fine (£60) and 3 penalty points.
Gran Canaria
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes, you can.
Spain’s car seat laws do not apply to taxis moving within the city of Gran Canaria. If you are riding a taxi with a toddler, your child will have to be in the back seat. However, it is not safe and not recommended to ride with an infant without using a baby car seat.
You can put a baby car seat in a taxi that does not have it installed or use Taxi Bambino instead. The taxi service can provide you with a taxi with car seats for the safety of your children.
Q: Do you need car seat in taxi in Gran Canaria?
A: There is no definitive answer to this question as taxi regulation in Spain can vary depending on the city and taxi company.
When traveling in Gran Canaria by taxi, it is important to be aware of the local traffic laws and regulations.
In general, taxi drivers in Spain are not required to have car seats. If you are traveling with children, it is recommended to ride in a taxi that has appropriate child safety seats installed.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: When traveling with a baby in a taxi in Gran Canaria, it is important to note some safety guidelines:
• First, note that the car seat laws in Spain do not apply to taxis riding within the city. When traveling with your baby in a taxi, your child must be seated in the back seat as required by law. The child can only be in the front seat if the back seat is occupied by other toddlers in car seats.
• Secondly, book a taxi that has a baby car seat installed in it, or has one available for use, or find one that can safely accommodate a car seat.
• Finally, be sure to keep your child occupied during the ride. This will help to keep them calm and safe.
Q: What is the law on child seats in taxis?
A: The law in Spain applies to Gran Canaria, and it requires children under 135 cm in height and 12 years or younger to sit only in the back using an approved child safety seat when riding in a car.
Children that are 12 years and older, but under 135cm tall, must use a UN R44/R129 approved child restraint in the back seat.
You can find more information on the law on child seats in Spain right here.
Fuerteventura
Q: Do taxis in Fuerteventura have car seats?
A: Some taxis do have child safety seats installed. However there are a lot of taxis driving around the country that do not have car seats. And this is because the law on car seats in Spain does not make it mandatory for taxis to have car seats.
Although this exemption on having a car seat applies to taxis in Fuerteventura, taxi drivers will allow you to ride with them if you have little ones in your company, but they must be seated in the back seat of the taxi.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes, you can.
However, do note that taxis are exempted from having baby car seats in Fuerteventura, even though the law in Spain requires babies to travel in an approved baby car seat.
So, as a parent with a child, if you plan to move around the city of Fuerteventura, you can choose to book a taxi with a baby car seat installed in it or bring yours to install it in the taxi. You can order a taxi with car seats on Taxi Bambino.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: Spain’s car seat law does not apply to taxis driving within the city of Fuerteventura; therefore, a child riding in a taxi must be seated at the back.
When traveling with a baby in a taxi, there are things that you need to consider for the safety of your child:
• Babies up to 24 months old and weighing 29 lbs. must ride in rear-facing car seats.
• Children up to 4 years and weighing 40 lbs. must ride in forward-facing car seats.
• Children up to 6 years and weighing 53 lbs. and 150 cm in height must use a booster seat.
• Children up to 12 years, 79 lbs. in weight and 150 cm in height must use a Booster Cushion.
Q: What is the law on child seats in taxis?
A: Spain’s law on child seats requires children under 135 cm in height and 12 years or younger to travel only in the back seat using an approved child safety seat when riding in a car.
This same law does not apply to taxis riding within the city of Fuerteventura. So when you travel with your kids, ensure that you book a ride with a child seat.
You can carry babies and little children on your lap, but this is not safe. You can book a taxi with car seats through Taxi Bambino instead.
Lanzarote
Q: Do Lanzarote taxis have child seats?
A: There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on the make and model of the taxi.
Some taxis have child seats and others don’t. Most Lanzarote taxis that don’t have a child seat can allow you to install a booster seat if you provide one that is suitable for your child's age and size.
Nevertheless, this does not imply that you should bring your child’s car seats to Lanzarote. You can find taxis with car seats in Lanzarote on Taxi Bambino.
Q: Do children need a car seat in Lanzarote?
A: Yes, they do.
The law on car seats in Spain applies to Lanzarote and it requires children under 135 cm in height and 12 years or younger to sit only in the back using an approved child safety seat when riding in the car.
The child can only be in the front seat if the back seat is occupied by other toddlers in car seats or if the car has no back seats.
Q: Do you need car seat in taxi in Lanzarote?
A: Yes, you do.
The law in Spain applies to taxis in Lanzarote and requires children under 135 cm in height and 12 years or younger to sit only in the back using an approved child safety seat when transported in a car.
Children who are 12 years and older but under 135cm tall must use a UN R44/R129 approved child restraint in the back seat of a car as well.
You can find more information on the law on child seats in Spain right here.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes, you can.
It is quite common to find taxis riding around this city that do not have a baby car seat. And this is because the law on car seats does not make it compulsory for taxis to carry car seats.
As a parent with a child, you may need to bring your own, or rather you can free yourself from the hassle and find taxis that have a baby car seat on Taxi Bambino.
La Palma
Q: Do you need car seat in taxi in La Palma?
A: Yes, you will need a car seat in a taxi in La Palma.
Just like in most cities in Spain, taxi drivers in La Palma are not required by law to carry a car seat. Nevertheless infants and children up to age 12 and shorter than 150 cm are required to be positioned in the back seat when riding in a taxi.
If you will be moving around with a young child, it is recommended that you bring your car seat or booster seat to use in a taxi while in La Palma or you can simply use Taxi Bambino’s booking services to find taxis with car seats in La Palma.
Q: How do you carry a baby in a taxi?
A: Spain’s car seat law does not apply to taxis driving within La Palma. A child riding in a taxi must sit in the back.
When traveling with a baby in a taxi, there are a few things to keep in mind.
• Make sure that the taxi has an approved baby car seat or bring yours.
• Make sure that the taxi has a mirror so that you can monitor your child from the front seat.
Q: Do babies need car seats in taxis in La Palma?
A: Yes, they do for their safety and comfort.
In La Palma, it is not mandatory by law for taxis to carry a car seat. However, it is not safe or recommended for babies to be transported without a child safety seat in a car.
The law requires babies to always be in the back seat in a taxi, and if a car seat is provided, it must be an appropriate car seat based on the child’s age, height, and weight as shown below:
• Babies up to 24 months old and weighing 29 lbs. must ride in rear-facing car seats.
• Children up to 4 years and weighing 40 lbs. must ride in forward-facing car seats.
• Children up to 6 years and weighing 53 lbs. and 150 cm in height must use a booster seat.
• Children up to 12 years, 79 lbs. in weight and 150 cm in height must use a Booster Cushion.
Barcelona
Q: Do taxis in Barcelona have car seats?
A: Some taxis in Barcelona do have child safety seats installed. However, numerous taxis driving around the city do not have car seats. And this is because the law on car seats in Spain does not make it mandatory for taxis to have car seats.
Although this exemption on having a car seat applies to taxis, in Barcelona if you are an adult carrying a child, drivers who do not have car seats can allow you to ride with them, but the child must be seated in the back seat of the taxi.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes, you can.
The law on car seats in Spain requires children under 135 cm in height and 12 years or younger to seat only in the back using an approved child safety seat when riding in a car. But the same law does not make it mandatory for taxis to carry car seats, so it is pretty common to find a lot of taxis without one.
As a parent with a child, you can bring your baby car seat or you can simply use Taxi Bambino to find taxis with baby car seats in Barcelona.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: Car laws in Spain apply to Barcelona and require that babies travel in the back seat using an approved car seat. The only time a baby is allowed in the front seat is when the back seat has been occupied by other toddlers or if the car has no back seat.
When traveling with a baby in a taxi, there are things that you need to consider for the safety of your child:
• Babies up to 15 months old and weighing 29 lbs. must ride in rear-facing car seats.
• Children up to 4 years and weighing 40 lbs. must ride in forward-facing car seats.
• Children up to 6 years and weighing 55 lbs. and 135 cm in height must use a booster seat.
• Children up to 12 years, 79 lbs. in weight and 135 cm in height must use a Booster Cushion.
Q: Do you need a car seat in Barcelona?
A: Yes, you do.
The law in Spain requires children under 135 cm in height and 12 years or younger to sit only in the back, secured with a child safety seat when being transported in a car in cities with high traffic like Barcelona.
Children that are 12 years in age and older but under 135cm tall must use a UN R44/R129 approved child restraint in the back seat of a car as well.
You can find more information on the law on child seats in Spain right here.
Q: Madrid
A: Do babies need car seats in taxis in Madrid?
Yes, they do.
According to the new regulation in Spain, if a child’s height is less than 135 centimeters and the journey is made in urban areas or high traffic areas like they have in Madrid, an approved car seat must be used if the taxi is furnished with one. And it must be adapted to the size and weight of the child.
Children that are 12 years in age and older but under 135cm tall must use a UN R44/R129 approved child restraint in the back seat of a car as well.
You can find more information on the law on child seats in Spain right here.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes, you can.
The law on car seats in Spain requires children under 135 cm in height and 12 years or younger to sit only in the back using an approved baby car seat when riding in a car.
But the same law does not make it mandatory for taxis to use car seats unless they are commuting in high traffic areas.
The safety and comfort of the child are the responsibility of the parent when being transported around Madrid. Infringing this rule involves penalties as high as 300 Euro for the parent of the unprotected child and not the taxi driver.
As a parent with a child in Madrid, you can bring your baby car seat or use taxis with seat belts in the back seats, such as those in the taxi fleet in Taxi Bambino.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: The best way to travel with a baby in a taxi is to use a car seat. This way, the baby is safe and secure and you can still enjoy the ride.
Car law in Spain applies to Madrid and the law requires that babies travel in the back seat using an approved car seat in high traffic areas.
When traveling with a baby in a taxi, there are a few things to note for child safety and comfort:
• Babies up to 15 months old and weighing 29 lbs. must ride in rear-facing car seats.
• Children up to 4 years and weighing 40 lbs. must ride in forward-facing car seats.
• Children up to 6 years and weighing 55 lbs. and 135 cm in height must use a booster seat.
• Children up to 12 years, and weighing 79 lbs. and 135 cm in height must use a Booster Cushion.
Mallorca
Q: Do taxis in Mallorca have baby seats?
A: Some taxis in Mallorca do have child safety seats installed. Still, there are many taxis riding through the city that do not have car seats. And this is because the law on car seats in Spain does not make it mandatory for taxis to have child safety seats.
Although this exemption on having a car seat applies to taxis in Mallorca, if you are an adult carrying a child, it is your responsibility to ensure that your child is safely secured in a car seat while riding in a car.
Taxi drivers who do not have car seats will allow you to ride with them, but the child must sit in the back seat of the taxi.
Q: Do taxis in Mallorca have child seats?
A: Only some taxis do have child seats in Mallorca because the law does not make it mandatory for taxis to carry car seats.
However, Spain’s law on child seats does require children under 135 cm in height, 12 years or younger, and weighing between 2 pounds and 79 pounds to sit only in the back secured with a child safety seat when riding in a car.
And it is the child’s legal guardian’s responsibility to ensure this. Failure to use an approved child seat in Mallorca may attract fines between 60 and 300 Euro for the parent.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Sure, you can. Although taxis in Spain are not mandated to carry car seats and a lot of them do not.
You should have a car seat available to use in a taxi for your child’s safety and comfort. Also, if you are caught traveling with an infant without using an appropriate baby car seat, you may pay penalties as high as 300 Euro as the parent for being irresponsible. You can avoid such uncomfortable situations by using taxis from Taxi Bambino.
Q: Do you need a car seat in Mallorca?
A: Yes, you do.
The law in Spain applies to Mallorca.
If you're traveling with young children, you need to book a taxi with car seats or pack a car seat for them and use it in the car you intend to ride on.
If you're traveling with an infant, it's imperative to remember that they need to be placed in a rear-facing car seat until they are older than 15-month-old and weigh more than 29 pounds.
You can find more information on the law on child seats in Spain right here.
Malaga
Q: Do taxis in Malaga have child seats?
A: Some taxis in Malaga do have child safety seats installed. But many taxis riding in this city do not have car seats because the law on car seats in Spain does not make it mandatory for taxis to carry car seats.
It is advisable to check with the driver before getting into the taxi to make sure that there is a child seat available or bring one to use in a taxi for the safety of your child.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes, you can.
According to car seat regulations in Spain, taxis are not mandated to carry car seats, and a lot of them do not.
However, if they are to transport a young child, the child should be seated in the back seat. As a parent with a child, it is your responsibility to ensure that your child uses a car seat in a taxi for their safety and comfort.
Thankfully, you can find taxis with car seats in Malaga on Taxi Bambino.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: Some people may choose to carry their baby on their lap in a taxi. However, this is not recommended; the best way to travel with a baby in a taxi in Malaga is to make sure the child is seated in the back seat and safely secured in a child seat.
If you are traveling by taxi with a baby, there are a few things to note for child safety and comfort, according to the law in Spain:
• Babies up to 15 months old and weighing 29 lbs. must ride in rear-facing car seats.
• Children up to 4 years and weighing 40 lbs. must ride in forward-facing car seats.
• Children up to 6 years and weighing 55 lbs. and 135 cm in height must use a booster seat.
• Children up to 12 years, and weighing 79 lbs. and 135 cm in height must use a Booster Cushion.
Q: What is the law on child seats in taxis?
A: The law on child seats in Spain applies to Malaga and requires children under 135 cm in height, 12 years or younger, and weighing between 2 pounds and 79 pounds to sit only in the back and be secured in an appropriate child safety seat when riding in a taxi.
Children are only allowed to commute in the front seat of a taxi if the back seats are already in use by other children. Car hire agencies can provide child seats, so let them know you need one when you reserve the car.
Paris
Q: Do taxis in Paris have baby seats?
A: Paris taxis usually don’t have a car seat in them. And this is because the French Highway Code does not make it mandatory for taxis to have child restraint systems installed, so passengers under 13 years of age can sit in the back seat and use the car’s seat belt.
If you want to travel safely with your children but don’t want to backpack a car seat with you, book a private taxi rental with a car seat like Taxi Bambino.
Q: Do Ubers in Paris have car seats?
A: It is rare to find an Uber in Paris pre-equipped with a car seat. We recommend getting one yourself and asking the driver to install it in the car to avoid any unfortunate incidents.
Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
If you are traveling with an infant in Paris, it is recommended that you bring a car seat along to put in your taxi. Licensed taxis are mostly compatible with baby gear in their rear seats and the drivers should allow you to install your own child safety car seat when riding with them.
Q: Is car seat mandatory in Paris?
A: Car seat laws in France, which apply to Paris, require that all kids under 10 years old be seated in the back when traveling by car and be secured with an approved restraint system. This means they have to sit in car seats or boosters specific to their age, weight, and height.
Children under 10 cannot travel in the front seat unless the rear seats are temporarily unusable, occupied by other children secured in approved car seats, or the vehicle does not have a back seat.
If parents fail to comply with these laws, they could be fined.
Hamburg
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Car seat laws in Germany state that all children up to 12 years or less than 1.5 meters tall must use approved safety car seats or boosters when riding in a car.
Hamburg taxis are obliged by law to carry a baby car seat. Still, you can book a private taxi with car seats like Taxi Bambino to ensure your child’s safety.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: Traveling with babies is generally pretty safe in Hamburg. Taxis are pre-equipped with booster seats for toddlers and raised seats for older children.
Q: What is the law on child seats in taxis?
A: In Hamburg, babies younger than 8 months should only be carried in suitable car seats. For older kids, you can also expect official taxis to provide a children's car seat for safe traveling, considering that German law requires all children up to 12 years or less than 1.5 meters tall to only travel in approved safety seats.
Lisbon
Q: Do taxis in Portugal have baby seats?
A: Portuguese taxis don’t usually come with car seats. So you may want to bring yours or travel in a taxi service with car seats like Taxi Bambino.
Q: Do you need a car seat in a Uber in Portugal?
A: Yes. According to Portuguese law, only official taxis can transport children without a booster or a car seat. Hence, if you are booking an Uber, you should request a car seat or bring your own.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: It is mandatory for kids to travel in a car seat only in private taxis. If you and your children ride an official taxi in Lisbon, the little ones can sit in the back seat and be secured with the car’s seatbelt. However, if you bring your own child seat, the driver will allow you to install it in the taxi.
For the safety of your children, it’s always a good idea to book a private taxi rental like Taxi Bambino. Make sure to request appropriate transportation gear for your children.
Q: Do babies need car seats in Portugal?
A: According to Portuguese law, all minors with a height below 135 cm or younger than 12 years should be safely buckled in a car seat during travel. Additionally, the car seats should be certified for their safety.
So if you have a kid under this age bracket, it is good to get proper travel gear or book private car rentals with car seats.
Italy
Q: Are car seats required in taxis in Italy?
A: Babies must travel in approved car seats in Italy, but taxis are usually exempt from this law. If you are traveling in a taxi with a toddler, using a car seat is not mandatory.
Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
While car seats are not mandatory in taxis, you can still put one in the back seat to ensure your child’s safety. Alternatively, you can buckle up your child in the rear seat if you don’t want to carry one.
Q: Do I need a car seat in Italy?
A: Children under 150 cm or 5 feet in height are required to travel in car seats or booster seats in Italy. This height usually confers to 12 years of age. Also, the car seats need to be approved by the European standard.
So if your kid qualifies for one, it is a good idea to invest in proper traveling gear for your kids.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: Italian law does not require children to travel in car seats in a taxi. So you can either strap your kid in the middle of the back seat with an adult seat belt or bring your car seat and install it in the taxi.
Q: Are car seats required in taxis in Italy?
A: Taxis in Italy are not obliged to provide a car seat for kids. However, you can book a private taxi service with car seats like Taxi Bambino in case you’d like one. It’s always a good idea to put your child’s safety first.
Orlando
Q: Do you need a car seat in a taxi in Orlando?
A: The laws regarding car seats in Orlando have changed recently. You will now need a car seat to travel in a taxi with children. You do not need one for the bus.
All children aged 5 or below should be seated in a designated car seat. The gear should be crash-tested and approved by the Federal government standards for child restraint gear.
Babies under 3 years of age require separate seats with suitable belts or ones provided by the car manufacturer.
Q: Do you need a car seat in a taxi in Florida?
A: According to Florida law, car seats are not mandatory while riding in a chauffeur-accompanied car such as taxis. However, it is always safer to travel with one or book a safe taxi with a car seat such as Taxi Bambino.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: You can always put a car seat in the back of the taxi since it is safer to travel with one when you have children. So regardless of Florida law, you should bring one to stay safe.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: According to the car seat law, you are not expected to use a car seat in a taxi in Florida. However, it is highly recommended and much safer if you use one when traveling with a kid.
Chicago
Q: Do you need a car seat in a taxi in Chicago?
A: Car seat regulations in the state of Illinois require you to strap all children safely in appropriate car seats. The law is applicable for taxis, Ubers, and private cars.
Q: Can you Uber with a baby in Chicago?
A: Yes, you can. If you bring an approved car seat with you, you can travel in an Uber with a child. However, if you don't want to carry it with you, you can book a private taxi like Taxi Bambino with car seats.
Q: Does a baby have to be in a car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes. Chicago law obligates all travelers to be safely strapped in with a seat belt or a baby car seat. So you do need a car seat if you are traveling with a child in a taxi.
According to Illinois law, all infants under 2 years of age must be seated in a rear-facing car seat in the back of the car. The rule remains applicable until a child weighs more than 40 pounds or is longer than 40 inches.
Q: How do you travel with an infant in a taxi?
A: You can either bring your own car seat for traveling in a taxi in Chicago or book a taxi service with car seats such as Taxi Bambino to travel safely with an infant. A kid-friendly taxi service will save you the hassle of carrying a car seat with you.
Boston
Q: Do taxis in Boston have car seats?
A: Taxis in Boston are not obligated by law to carry or strap a child in a car seat. However, several taxi and cab services like Taxi Bambino can provide you with suitable baby gear upon request.
Q: Are car seats required in taxis in Massachusetts?
A: Taxis are exempt from child restraint law in Massachusetts. However, it is always safer to travel with an appropriate car or booster seat with kids to ensure safety.
Q: Does Uber Boston have car seats?
A: It is rare to find an Uber with a car seat in Boston. But you must arrange one yourself to strap your kid in for travel. Uber drivers can cancel the ride if you do not have a car seat for your kids.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: It is possible to install a car seat in the back of the taxi to let your kid travel safely. The law does not require you to use one in taxis, but it is always safer if your kid is buckled up in a secure car seat.
San Diego
Q: Does San Diego Uber have car seats?
A: Uber does offer the option to book a car with a car seat. You can choose a mid-sized car like those you find with Uber-X, and you can request for it to have a car seat installed. Typically, you will have to pay $10 extra for the additional service.
Q: Can a child ride in a taxi without a car seat in California?
A: No. California has a strict car seat law for taxi sharing and cab rides. According to the California Highway Patrol law, all minor travelers under the age of 8 must be strapped safely in a car seat in the rear seat of the car. Also, children who are 8 years old or 4’9” tall should travel in an age-appropriate booster seat.
However, you won’t find many taxis with a car seat in California, so it is recommended to bring one yourself. Or you could book a safe ride with a car seat with taxi rental services like Taxi Bambino.
Q: Does LYFT have car seats in San Diego?
A: LYFT or Uber in San Diego does not provide car seats or booster seats for kids. So you will have to bring one yourself. Alternatively, you can always book a kid-friendly taxi service like Taxi Bambino with a car seat.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Yes. You can put your car seat in the rear seats of a taxi, or services like Uber or LYFT, and strap your child in for a safer traveling experience. However, this will need you to carry one with you everywhere you go.
San Francisco
Q: Does Uber San Francisco have car seats?
A: Popular car ride services in San Francisco, like Uber and LYFT, do not carry baby traveling gear like car seats or boosters. So parents are recommended to bring car seats and install them in the taxi to buckle up their kids safely.
Q: Do you need a car seat in a taxi in California?
A: California has a specific child restraint law regarding traveling by car, so children cannot travel without a car seat. The San Francisco Police Department states that all children below 8 years of age or 4’9” in height should be safely buckled in a car or booster seat in the back seat of the car.
And since taxis and popular car rentals like Uber and LYFT seldom provide one, it is recommended to carry your car seat yourself.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Since it is not advisable to travel without a car seat with kids, you should always carry a car seat with you. Taxis usually have enough space in the back seat so you can install a car seat and put your baby in it.
Q: How do I get to SFO with my baby?
A: Getting to San Francisco central city with a baby is easier if you book a safe taxi service with car seats such as Taxi Bambino. Alternatively, you can carry a car seat in your luggage and use it for traveling with your baby in taxis or Ubers.
Washington
Q: Do you need a car seat in a taxi in Washington DC?
A: Like most of the US, taxis in Washington DC are not legally bound to follow car seat laws. Even adults can travel without a seat belt. However, it is safer for kids to ride in taxis only after being buckled up since there are no other safety measures for them.
Q: Can you put a baby car seat in a taxi?
A: Since taxis don’t usually come with a car seat or a booster seat for little travelers, parents are encouraged to bring their own and put them in the back seat of the taxi to buckle up their kids in them. Remember: a car seat keeps your kid safe in case of incidents.
Q: How do you travel with a baby in a taxi?
A: Taxis in Washington DC do not carry a car seat, so it is advisable to carry one yourself to buckle up your kids safely for the ride.
Another way to travel safely with kids is to book a kid-friendly service like Taxi Bambino that comes with a car seat so you don’t have to carry one yourself.
Q: What is the law on child seats in taxis?
A: According to DC’s Child Restraint Law, any kid up to 16 years of age should be secured in an age-appropriate car seat, booster seat, or adult seat belt. Furthermore, children below 8 years of age should travel in an infant car seat or toddler booster seat put in the car according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
However, Washington DC taxis are exempted from the child restraint law for traveling. Even adults can ride without a seat belt in a taxi. Hence, taxi drivers rarely provide a car seat and if you are traveling with a kid, you are expected to carry one yourself.