Can children go in black cabs?

You do not need a car seat in a black cab and can just buckle everyone in. The black cabs' best asset is that you can keep your stroller open with child inside and just place the whole setup into the back of the cab. Entering through the passenger's side back door is easiest because of the seat layout.



Yes, children are absolutely allowed in London Black Cabs, and these vehicles have a unique legal status regarding safety restraints. In 2026, UK law states that if a child car seat is not available in a licensed taxi, a child under 3 may travel unrestrained in the rear. Children aged 3 and over must use an adult seat belt if a car seat isn't provided. This exception exists for practical reasons, as it is impossible for cab drivers to carry seats for every possible age and size. However, for maximum safety, many 2026 families choose to bring their own portable booster seats or book "family-friendly" private hire services that specifically provide car seats. Because Black Cabs are partitioned from the driver and have ample floor space, they are often the preferred choice for parents with strollers (pushchairs), as you can usually wheel the stroller directly into the cabin without folding it, provided the driver secures it properly.

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Uber car seats Child and baby seats in vehicles on the Uber app in the UK aren't common, so it's always safest to assume you will need to bring one if you're riding with a child. If you are planning on riding with small children, then you should bring a child seat or baby seat for them.

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the passengers. vehicle to guide the passengers and to help them with their luggage. This rule applies to all licensed taxi drivers plying for hire, or those carrying passengers. The same rule is not for taxi passengers and they always have to wear seatbelts.

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Taxis in London, best known as black cabs, are spacious, comfortable and elegant. They are, however, one of the most expensive in Europe, and similar in price to the taxis in Amsterdam. Different from many taxis around the world, black cabs in London can carry 5 people, as well as the driver.

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Therefore, if you find yourself in a taxi with your toddler but no car seat, put the child in his own seat belt. Pull the seat belt snug and try to make sure the lap portion of the belt is resting very low and very snug on the tops of the child's thighs.

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Although according to UK law, there is no age limit for riding a taxi alone. However, there are some precautions you need to be aware of before letting your children ride a taxi alone. In particular, children under 135 cm or 12 years old may not travel without the appropriate booster or child car seat.

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Children under 11 years old travel for free on Tube, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail, when accompanied by an adult who owns an Oyster card. Children between 11 and 15 years old travel for free on tube, DLR and London overground at a reduced rate, provided they have a badge with Oyster Zip 11-15 photo.

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