Sharlene Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Hi all Just a question please, My family and i leave for Melbourne on friday. We arrive early hour's of the morning on Sunday, I have a 3 years old and a 9 years old. Does anyone know if Uber provides Carseats? if not how do we go about getting the car seats? We travelling from Avlon Airport to Willaim's Landing. Thank you Sharlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisH Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Can't comment on Melbourne, but in Sydney they definitely do not have car seats. Don't worry about it too much, there will be maxi taxis at the airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 There are also options to book a taxi in advance. I know taxi prices are quite high. But not really sure what other options you have if it's going to be really early. Sometimes that first trip is just unavoidably expensive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 That is what I suggested as well... to book for their arrival. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Yep, taxi will be best way to. Probably $120 for the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 I've actually contacted Uber on this and they do not yet offer this service in Australia. When you order a taxi, you must request one with a car seat. That said, in most cases the car seat is shocking (old, filthy, smelly) and kept in the boot, then simply plonked onto the seat without it being properly anchored! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharlene Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Thank you so much... We did take Uber from Avlon airport and i am now sitting in the Air B n B we booked. Melbourne can be very cold, but then i am used to the Johannesburg weather. We are having a lovely, time and my kids are enjoying Melbourne. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Thanks for getting back to us on this! Good to know. So did they have a car seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharlene Posted November 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 No we did not have a car seat, but Hubbie and I sat with the kids. We will be using the train tomorrow, we want to go into the city to see what it feels like. So lets see how this goes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 You are pretty fortunate that the police did not see you... the fines would have been large, both for the uber driver and yourselves! (to my knowledge) https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-rules/a-to-z-of-road-rules/seat-belts-and-child-restraints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleSimon Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Having unrestrained kid gets the driver a $300 fine and 3 demerit points see: http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/roads/safety-rules/demerits-general.pdf rule 266(1). Driving laws are draconian in Oz and the cops have too much time on there hands - not enough crime. No warnings or discussions - cops have KPIs to meet. Edited November 3, 2017 by SimpleSimon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsta Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 its called "revenue raising". In Australia you have the federal government competing for funds with the state governments. Even your local council gets a percentage of their funding directly from the public. Its the nature of the country... the minerals are in Western Australia (where Perth is). But the population wants to live on the east coast... especially Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. So, how to split up the country's wealth becomes a bit political issue. oh and I saw this: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-drivers-pay-three-times-more-for-parking-fines-20160224-gn2f7e.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Can't believe the Uber driver allowed the 3 year old in the car without a car seat... It's not about revenue raising or dodging a fine, it's about safety and the potential (irreversible) disaster if you were in a car accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharlene Posted November 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 thank you... a lot to take in.. Appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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