Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Do NYC Taxis have child restraint seats? -

I am travelling to NYC in March and don t want to lug my car seat for my 11 month old. I only need a taxi to and from the airport. Do any taxi cabs in NYC have child seats??

I am sorry to say, no they do not. My kids are older now, but when they were infants, this was a CONSTANT topic of conversation among my friends! You could call a car service (this is a kind of taxi in NYC that you do not hail but has to be called by phone to pick you up.) You could call them and ask if they have a car seat, some do. But I warn you, not all car services have them and those that do, often use outdated seats and do not install them correctly. I truly do not know what to tell you. While your child might be safer on the subway, you might have a problem getting your luggage and an infant all the way into Manhattan on the subway. There used to be a private bus service to and from the airports that let you off right near Grand Central Station, but I don t know if that exists anymore. Honestly, you just hit one of those things NYC parents get upset about! I found often took my kids on the subway, either in a sling or a backpack carrier. Perhaps you want to buy one of those backpacks that converts into a stroller for the trip?

No, they do not, however, the black car services do have child seats, although its going to cost you a bit more.Good luck

No taxi s in NYC do not have seats for them. I think you have to bring your own.

No they do not. You will have to supply your own. I know those car seats are so heavy.