You can't take children under 3 on an unexpected journey in a vehicle without the correct child car seat, unless both of the following apply:it's a licensed taxi or minicab. the child travels on a rear seat without a seat belt.
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just never in a taxi or uber (or any other car for that matter!) While your pediatrician, friend, or baby care instructor may have said it's okay, baby carriers like the Baby Bjorn, Ergo, Snugli, Lillebaby, Tula, etc, will NOT protect a baby in a car crash.
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.
Most airlines will insist that your baby is at least two weeks old. There are no standard regulations, so it's best to check with your airline before you book. Some airlines may ask you to provide a fit-to-fly letter from your doctor if your baby is less than two weeks old.
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.