The Transportation Authority provides multiple safety requirements for taxi services to ensure every ride is as safe as possible for both children and adult passengers alike, but many services fail to abide by them and other guidelines set by industry.
Recent article published by Journal of Urban Health linked over 1,000 instances of child injuries caused by taxi and limousine drivers. Although these vehicles fall outside the jurisdiction of Transportation Authority regulations, all taxi services must abide by law to provide safety seats to children aged four or under as per Transportation Authority guidelines. While many taxi companies provide such safety seats as required by Transport Authority requirements; others offer alternative devices that do not fulfill its standards.
How Are Child Safety Seats Installed in Taxis?
Child safety seats can be installed differently depending on the make and model of a car, although all child safety seats will come equipped with detailed installation instructions in their manuals. Before beginning to install your child’s seat it is essential that not only you read all instructions but also go back through each step in detail before beginning installation.
Some car models require seat belts to be fastened before installing your child safety seat, to protect both them and other passengers in the taxi hà nội nội bài. Failure to secure it properly to the frame could result in another passenger bumping into it while driving; potentially leading to injuries.
To prevent mishaps and ensure maximum safety for both child and parent alike, it is imperative that parents follow the child safety seat manual when installing their seat. If you need assistance installing it correctly, visit a nearby fire station or dial 311 and request information about how best to install their child safety seat.
Be sure to reach out to the taxi service you plan to use and check whether or not they provide child safety seats, which are required by law for children aged four or younger. Contacting them and asking is key.
