Transporting a small child without a car seat
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Yes. Under the Public Transport Act, drivers offering rides on the Bolt platform are classified as taxi service providers. Therefore, the same child safety exemptions that apply to standard taxis also apply to Bolt rides (Traffic Act § 36(9)).
Children Under 3 (incl. infants): May travel without a child restraint in the back seat only, sitting on an adult's lap. The adult must wear a seatbelt and hold only one child.
Children Aged 3+ (under 36 kg): Must use a booster seat or suitable child restraint in the back seat. If multiple children are traveling, at least one must be secured with a restraint, while the others must use at least the lap portion of the seatbelt.
Children in the Front Seat: Permitted only if properly secured with an appropriate seatbelt or child restraint. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.
Child on a Lap in Front: Strictly prohibited under all circumstances.
You must decline the ride if any safety requirements are breached or cannot be verified. Refuse the ride if:
- A child sits on an adult's lap in the front seat.
- The accompanying adult holding a child refuses to wear a seatbelt.
- A child aged 3 or older is not properly secured with a seatbelt or a suitable booster/restraint.
- A passenger-provided child seat appears damaged, fails safety standards, or cannot be secured properly.
- Driver: Responsible for ensuring that overall vehicle safety and legal compliance requirements are met before starting the trip.
- Accompanying Adult: Responsible for supervising and holding the child correctly, as well as wearing their own seatbelt at all times.
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