Gary's 8-seater taxi in Dublin, used as a family taxi with child seats

Seats on request

Taxi with child seats in Dublin

Most Dublin taxis do not have to carry a child seat. Ask on the form and Gary puts the seats in the 8-seater. Two every-stage seats and two boosters. For the airport, book it on the form.

What you can book

Two of each seat, and only these two types. This is an i-Size taxi, not a shop. No other seats.

EnfaSafe Navigator i-Size R129 belt-fitted every-stage child car seat

2 in the van

EnfaSafe Navigator

i-Size R129 belt-fitted every-stage seat, 40-150cm. Two EnfaSafe Navigator seats. For infants and younger children, and older children who still need a high-back seat.

miniuno Boosta R129 belt-fitted backless booster seat

2 in the van

miniuno Boosta

R129 belt-fitted backless booster, 125-150cm. Two miniuno Boosta seats. The taxi booster seat is for an older child who has reached 125cm.

Child friendly taxi in Dublin

Same licensed 8-seater, seats on request, the family stays in one van. A family friendly taxi here does not mean a second car.

Taxi with a car seat for children

Book the seat. Do not hail and hope the next cab has one. Use the form to book taxi with car seat so Gary knows which ones to have ready.

Do Dublin taxis have child seats?

Often, no. The RSA says taxis are exempt. It is safer to book. Gary has seats if you ask. Ask here if you need taxi with child seats Dublin for a specific date.

This is RSA guidance in short, not legal advice. Read the RSA child safety in cars page if you want the official wording.

Child seats

Common Questions

Do Irish taxis have to provide a child seat? expand_more

No. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) says taxis are exempt. Taxi drivers do not have to supply a child seat. It is safer to book one. Gary carries seats, so ask on the form when you book.

What can I book here? expand_more

Two EnfaSafe Navigator i-Size R129 belt-fitted every-stage seats (40-150cm) and two miniuno Boosta R129 belt-fitted backless boosters (125-150cm). No other types.

Do I request seats when I book? expand_more

Yes, on the form. Tap Book, say you are travelling with kids or infants, and pick how many of each seat you need. That request goes to Gary with your booking.

Book

Use the form. Say the date, pickup, and which seats you need. A deposit holds the booking.

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