Taxi with a baby seat or child seat
Travelling with a baby or a young child? Add a child seat when you book and tell us the age, and we arrange the right seat for the trip.
- Ask when you book
- Fare estimate online
Booking a taxi with a child seat
Ask when you book
Not every taxi carries a child seat, so add it to your booking.
Matched to the age
Capsule, rear facing, forward facing or booster, based on the age you tell us.
Shown in the estimate
A child seat adds $25.00 to the fare.
More than one child
Tell us how many seats you need so we send a car with room.
Child seats by age
Tell us the age of each child, and the weight if you know it, so we arrange a seat that suits.
Baby capsule
For newborns and young babies, facing the rear of the car.
Rear facing seat
For babies who have outgrown the capsule and still travel facing the rear.
Forward facing seat
For toddlers and young children, with a built in harness.
Booster seat
For older children, used with the seat belt of the car.
How to book
- Book online or call 1300 792 912Any hour, for now or for a later time.
- Add the child seat optionTell us how many children need a seat and their ages.
- Add passengers, bags and the pramSo the car has room for everyone and everything.
- We confirm your bookingOur team confirms your booking by phone or email.
Child seat rules in Victorian taxis
Transport Victoria says taxi drivers in Victoria do not have to provide child restraints, child car seats or booster seats, and recommends taking your own. Under its rules for taxis, a baby under one must travel in the back seat and can be carried by the accompanying adult, and a child aged one or over must have their own seat, with a seat belt if no child restraint or booster seat is available.
We would rather your child travelled in a proper restraint, which is why you can ask for one when you book. You are welcome to bring your own seat instead. Just tell us when you book.
Read the child restraint rules on Transport VictoriaBaby seat and child seat questions
Do taxis have baby seats in Melbourne?
Not every taxi carries one, so ask for it when you book. Add the child seat option and tell us the age of your child.
How much does a child seat cost?
A child seat adds $25.00 to the fare, shown in your fare estimate.
What kind of child seats can I ask for?
A baby capsule, a rear facing seat, a forward facing seat or a booster. If you are not sure, tell us the age of the child and we choose with you.
Can I book a taxi with two child seats?
Yes. Tell us how many children are travelling when you book. For two children with a pram and bags, an SUV gives more room and adds $10.00. For a bigger family, a Maxi Taxi adds $17.80. Compare our cars
Can I bring my own car seat?
Yes. You are welcome to bring your own capsule, seat or booster. Tell us when you book.
Can I get a child seat for an airport trip?
Yes. Add the child seat option to your airport booking, along with your terminal and flight number.
