Newcastle Airport Transfers - Booking taxis with child car seats
Booking Child Car Seats For Newcastle Airport Taxi and Minibuses Transfers
Carrying Kids Safely in Taxis, Coaches, Buses, and Minibuses The rules for seat belts and child seats in taxis, coaches, buses, and minibuses are different from those in regular cars. Still, transport companies that take kids in these vehicles have a responsibility to keep them safe. This means they need to ensure their drivers are qualified, their vehicles are safe, and that the trips are well-planned. Kids should be in a proper child seat from birth until they reach at least 135cm (4’5”) tall or turn 12, whichever comes first. After that, they should use a seat belt if available, but it’s better for them to stick with a booster seat until they hit 150cm (5’), like in some European countries. Child car seats are super effective at keeping young passengers safe. Kids in the right car seat are way less likely to get hurt or worse compared to those who aren’t secured or just using a seat belt. Regular seat belts aren’t as effective for kids since they’re made for adults. A smaller child might slip under the lap belt because it sits too high, or the shoulder strap could dig into their neck, both of which can lead to serious injuries. That’s why using approved child seats is the best option. Child Car Seats We Offer Make sure to book your child seat ahead of time when you’re making your reservation. It’s easy to add a child seat through the optional extras when booking. We don’t have baby seats available on every trip, so if you need this service, let us know. Our drivers can provide a variety of car seats to ensure you travel comfortably and stylishly, so reach out to Newcastle Airport Transfers if you need anything else.
Newcastle Airport Taxi - Child Car Seat Types Available
IMPORTANT NOTE
WE PROVIDE THE CAR SEATS FOR YOU AS A SERVICE, PARENTS MUST ADJUST AND FIT THE SEATS TO SUIT THEIR CHILDREN'S COMFORT THEMSELVES.
DRIVERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DO THIS, IT MUST BE THE PARENT.
PLEASE ALLOW TIME FOR THIS AT COLLECTION, YOUR DRIVER WILL HAPPILY WAIT WHILE YOU GET IT FITTED CORRECTLY.
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WE DO NOT OFFER CAR SEATS FOR BABY'S (UNDER 9 KG)
Child Seat
Group 2 & 3
(15-36kg) 4 to 11 years
£15.00
Infant Seat
Group 1
(9-18kg) 9 month to 4 Years
£15.00
Booster Seat
Group 3
(22-36kg) 6 to 11 years
£7.50
The UK law - Child Car Seats in Taxi and Minibus Vehicles
Do You Need a Child Car Seat in Taxi or Minibus?
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SHORT ANSWER IS NO, BUT MANY PARENTS CHOOSE TOO REGARDLESS
In the UK, child car seats are not compulsory in a Taxi, Minicab, Minibus, Coach or Van. But only if they travel on a rear seat and wear an adult seat belt if they’re 3 or older and without a seat belt if they’re under 3. Taxi drivers are not required to provide them. HOWEVER lots of reputable firms do provide them at an additional cost. Here at Newcastle Airport Transfers we have available a wide rang of Child car seats, which you can add to your taxi or minibus whilst making your online booking.
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CLICK HERE -> The UK Law - Child Car Seats
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