Babies in Taxi's
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Babies in Taxi's
This might be a stupid question, but do taxi's in Singapore & Australia have baby/child seat?.
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Re: Babies in Taxi's
Originally posted by Amazulu
This might be a stupid question, but do taxi's in Singapore & Australia have baby/child seat?.
This might be a stupid question, but do taxi's in Singapore & Australia have baby/child seat?.
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Re: Babies in Taxi's
Originally posted by ABCDiamond
If you phone for a taxi in OZ, you can ask for a taxi with a child seat.
If you phone for a taxi in OZ, you can ask for a taxi with a child seat.
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Re: Babies in Taxi's
Originally posted by sjn2003
Does that include in hte queue at SYDNEY Airport ???
Does that include in hte queue at SYDNEY Airport ???
You should be able o either phone for one at the airport or go and ask the guy who controls the taxi queue to get you one
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Re: Babies in Taxi's
Originally posted by jayr
You should be able o either phone for one at the airport or go and ask the guy who controls the taxi queue to get you one
You should be able o either phone for one at the airport or go and ask the guy who controls the taxi queue to get you one
Nice one. So is that quite common in Aus? You could probably ring for one in London but it would take a couple of days to get there. Are they more tuned in in Sydney ??
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It depends on the time of day. Fri afternoon forget it. Sydney taxis are driven by nutters. When you get in do not be surprised if they give you a street map and ask for directions.
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Originally posted by bondipom
It depends on the time of day. Fri afternoon forget it. Sydney taxis are driven by nutters. When you get in do not be surprised if they give you a street map and ask for directions.
It depends on the time of day. Fri afternoon forget it. Sydney taxis are driven by nutters. When you get in do not be surprised if they give you a street map and ask for directions.
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Originally posted by bondipom
It depends on the time of day. Fri afternoon forget it. Sydney taxis are driven by nutters. When you get in do not be surprised if they give you a street map and ask for directions.
It depends on the time of day. Fri afternoon forget it. Sydney taxis are driven by nutters. When you get in do not be surprised if they give you a street map and ask for directions.
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Originally posted by sjn2003
I am landing on Monday for a two week recce. So I need to bring my UK car seat and it will fit in an Aus taxi? Must be a better option than no car seat at all !? Do you have a better idea?
I am landing on Monday for a two week recce. So I need to bring my UK car seat and it will fit in an Aus taxi? Must be a better option than no car seat at all !? Do you have a better idea?
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This info is from : http://www.nsw.bubhub.com.au/nswcarseats.htm
All child restraints used in Australia must comply with current Australian standards - one of the main features of which is the use of a rear strap to an anchor point.
Australian child restraint standards are some of the most stringent in the world and most overseas child restraints do not comply with these standards and cannot legally be used in Australia - this includes restraints from countries such as the UK and USA.
It is advisable to hire a child restraint in Australia from a reputable hire service (see section above) rather than bringing your own from overseas.
Taxi companies can usually provide child restraints if they are given sufficient notice. A surcharge is the norm for the hire of the child seat and you will often have to pay for the taxi to collect the seat from a depot or taxi company's headquarters. Your journey will be metered from the carseat collection point, to wherever you are picked up and then onto your final destination. Check all charges with your taxi company in advance and ensure that you book your vehicle well in advance (at least a few hours).
It is more cost effective to take your own restraint with you, if possible. All taxis should have the correct anchor point for fitting the restraint, but it is always advisable to call the taxi company in advance to check.
The rules for travelling in taxis with very young children do vary from state to state within Australia. It is advisable to check with taxi companies when booking and to order a child seat in advance. Customer service desks at airports (both within Australia and internationally) should be able to assist you with booking taxis with childseats if you are not able to pre-book a taxi prior to your arrival.
All child restraints used in Australia must comply with current Australian standards - one of the main features of which is the use of a rear strap to an anchor point.
Australian child restraint standards are some of the most stringent in the world and most overseas child restraints do not comply with these standards and cannot legally be used in Australia - this includes restraints from countries such as the UK and USA.
It is advisable to hire a child restraint in Australia from a reputable hire service (see section above) rather than bringing your own from overseas.
Taxi companies can usually provide child restraints if they are given sufficient notice. A surcharge is the norm for the hire of the child seat and you will often have to pay for the taxi to collect the seat from a depot or taxi company's headquarters. Your journey will be metered from the carseat collection point, to wherever you are picked up and then onto your final destination. Check all charges with your taxi company in advance and ensure that you book your vehicle well in advance (at least a few hours).
It is more cost effective to take your own restraint with you, if possible. All taxis should have the correct anchor point for fitting the restraint, but it is always advisable to call the taxi company in advance to check.
The rules for travelling in taxis with very young children do vary from state to state within Australia. It is advisable to check with taxi companies when booking and to order a child seat in advance. Customer service desks at airports (both within Australia and internationally) should be able to assist you with booking taxis with childseats if you are not able to pre-book a taxi prior to your arrival.
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Originally posted by sjn2003
I am landing on Monday for a two week recce. So I need to bring my UK car seat and it will fit in an Aus taxi? Must be a better option than no car seat at all !? Do you have a better idea?
I am landing on Monday for a two week recce. So I need to bring my UK car seat and it will fit in an Aus taxi? Must be a better option than no car seat at all !? Do you have a better idea?
Are you hiring a car, you can get a baby seat included for $10/day. Do you have rellies who could get you a legal seat?
Check out this for info:
http://www.nsw.bubhub.com.au/nswcarseats.htm
Last edited by jayr; Mar 10th 2004 at 12:33 am.
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Originally posted by Amazulu
Thanks for the replies. Has anyone got any info on Singapore?.
Thanks for the replies. Has anyone got any info on Singapore?.
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Please bear in mind the consequences of travelling with children not strapped in, should you be involved in an accident. Click on link for the tragic news of an unrestrained baby killed in such an accident yesterday here in WA: http://www.abc.net.au/kimberley/news...3/s1063684.htm