Regardless of legal requirements regarding booster seat usage when renting a cab, the practical considerations are often a different kettle of fish.  For one thing, even if you are traveling with only one child, carrying a booster seat around the city can be cumbersome, to put it mildly.  For another, your taxi driver may not always be as accommodating as you had hoped.

We have been asking parents about their experiences, and this is what they advised:

• Plan your trip.  You might wish to call the taxi company beforehand to ask for a vehicle equipped with booster seats or to confirm that you will be bringing your own.
• If you are hailing a cab on the street, make sure the driver understands you need to install your booster seat before driving away, even if this is going to take a couple of extra minutes.
• Leave the cab door open when installing the seat so the driver does not drive away before you and your child are settled.
• If your driver is uncooperative, don’t hesitate to find another taxi.  Take down the vehicle number and do be sure to lodge an official complaint afterwards.
• Remember to tip the driver appropriately, especially if you received attentive service.
• If you are traveling with your own seat, don’t forget to take it with you when you get out of the cab!

What other advice do you have for taxi travel with children?