Kids Seats in Black Cabs?

[TenerifeScuba]

As she who must be obyed insists that we go back to the UK for a few days before Christmas and as we will have to use some public transport can anyone answer me a simple question?

By law do kids (8mth old) have to travel in kids seats in black cabs?

Thanks

[Martin Owen]

No, for some bizarre reason they don't

[Stesh]

No, they just strap them to the roof

This might help:-

All of London's Black Cabs are wheelchair accessible and child seats are also available.

from here:-

Welcome to London Black Cabs

[TenerifeScuba]

Thanks Guys

Ummgh roof rack....!!! Forgot that one ... bring your own bungy cord I assume

Tried to get a sensible answer out of Dial a Cab about current law as havn't been back to blighty in a while, and not with a sprog in tow....their answer was some what useless
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I can confirm that when our drivers are taking child passengers if they require car seats this will have to be provided by the passenger and will not be provided by the driver. Also please note that this is the passengers responsibility and not the drivers.

I hope that I have been able to answer your question....." Der !!!!

[Dave Crampton]

Thanks Guys

Ummgh roof rack....!!! Forgot that one ... bring your own bungy cord I assume

Tried to get a sensible answer out of Dial a Cab about current law as havn't been back to blighty in a while, and not with a sprog in tow....their answer was some what useless
".....
I can confirm that when our drivers are taking child passengers if they require car seats this will have to be provided by the passenger and will not be provided by the driver. Also please note that this is the passengers responsibility and not the drivers.

I hope that I have been able to answer your question....." Der !!!!

My dad was a Taxi driver before they emigrated. Its up to the parent or gardian to supply seats if they wish to use one. Taxis are exempt from it by law.

But imagine if you had to keep every size of child seat in the cab incase anyone required it? There would be no space for any other luggage. Or if they were required to collect them from base, you may never pass base if your going from one pickup to the next. That would also prevent any 'on the spot' pickups which had minors in the party. If you want your children (for your peice of mind) to have then you will have to supply them - you don't have to by law. Simple as.

If your 8mth old is still small enough to travel in the child seat - the sort of thing which sits on top of the push chair, then you could use that.

Dave C

[steve6690]

Not required in the rear of a hackney carriage - ie a public hire taxi. I don't know about private hire vehicles tho

[Dave Crampton]

Not required in the rear of a hackney carriage - ie a public hire taxi. I don't know about private hire vehicles tho

Same law applies to Private Hire.

[IanD]

Straight from the horse's mouth

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloa...ners/45_06.pdf

[dry suit diver]

As she who must be obyed insists that we go back to the UK for a few days before Christmas and as we will have to use some public transport can anyone answer me a simple question?

By law do kids (8mth old) have to travel in kids seats in black cabs?

Thanks

but he question ou have to ask yourself is IF something DID happen , and sproggo wasn't in a seat and got hurt could you cope with the guilt and the What ifs.



as somebody said if its the type that fit onto a pram then thats the best bet but my youngest was out of his at 6 months the fat lump he is