Guide
Car Seat Taxi in Toronto
Ontario's car-seat rules, and how to get the right seat fitted for an airport ride.
Quick answer: In Ontario, children must use an appropriate car seat or booster by age, weight and height until they are 8 years old, 36 kg (80 lb) or 145 cm - whichever comes first. Street taxis can't guarantee one; we fit infant, toddler and booster seats on request. Call +1 (800) 266-6345.
Ontario car-seat rules at a glance
| Stage | Seat |
|---|---|
| Infant (rear-facing) | Up to ~9 kg / until they outgrow it |
| Toddler (forward-facing) | ~9-18 kg with harness |
| Booster | Until 8 yrs, 36 kg or 145 cm |
These are the legal minimums; always follow the seat manufacturer's limits. {PLACEHOLDER: confirm exact thresholds against current Ontario HTA before publish.}
How to book a car-seat ride
Ordinary taxis rarely carry car seats, and Ontario allows a limited exemption for taxis - but that's not safe for a child. We fit the correct seat before pickup: just tell us each child's age, weight and height when you book. See our minivans with car seats.
Choosing the right seat for the trip
Match the seat to the child, not just the law's minimum. Infants ride rear-facing as long as the seat allows; toddlers move to a forward-facing harness; older children use a booster until they fit the adult belt properly (usually around 145 cm). A belt that crosses the neck or a lap belt riding up the belly means they still need a booster.
Tell us each child's age, weight and height when you book and we fit the correct seat before pickup, checking the install so it is snug. That is far safer - and far less stressful - than wrestling your own seat through a busy terminal.
Related reading: minivans & car seats · airport transfers.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is a car seat required in a taxi in Ontario?
Ontario law allows a narrow taxi exemption, but it is not safe for a child. We supply and fit the correct seat so your child is properly secured.
What car seat does my child need?
Rear-facing for infants, forward-facing with a harness for toddlers, and a booster until 8 years, 36 kg or 145 cm. Follow the seat's own limits too.
Do you provide the car seats?
Yes - infant, toddler and booster seats on request, fitted before pickup. Just tell us each child's age, weight and height.
Which vehicle is best with car seats?
A minivan - sliding doors, a low step and room for strollers and luggage alongside the seats.
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