The Federal Traffic Council is considering providing child seats in UAE taxis according to Major General Mohammed Saif Al Zafeen, chairman of the council and assistant commander-in-chief of Dubai Police, “We are very keen on implementing this rule as we care for the safety of all passengers including children,” said.
He stated that they were aware of the fact that many families with children take taxis and therefore child seats should be provided.
“We are talking not only about Dubai but the entire UAE and we intend to address this with all transport departments,” he added.
Child seats are mandatory in private vehicles and violators of the law face a fine of Dh400 and four black points.
Government taxis are still exempt from this rule, but other transport providers, such as Careem, provides dedicated cars with child seats for customers with children.