Taxis for unaccompanied children: what you should know

Today we are going to discuss a subject that might leave some parents worried or stressed: leaving their children in a taxi for unaccompanied children. Recently some taxi companies have noticed the demand for this type of service and have therefore launched taxis for children travelling alone, which allow an ease of transport for children above the age of 6 and in some cases even younger. With an understanding of what it is like to be a parent, we know that it is a huge leap of faith to leave your child in a unfamiliar vehicle. However there are a few arguments for this avant-garde idea that might make you reconsider and even welcome the concept.

Taxis for children travelling without parents: a support service

All parents will be familiar with stressful situations regarding travelling with children, it is never easy, and even in our own cars we often dread the inevitable moment when we will be asked the question ‘are we there yet’ ? And for many reasons our day-to-day lives and well established routines can often be disrupted and necessitate an unplanned trip. This is why the service of taxis for children travelling unaccompanied has recently become a thing. It may even come as a surprise that this service wasn’t offered before, for example: your babysitter is unexpectedly and suddenly ill and can no longer pick up your daughter from her dance class, your husbands boss plans a last minute meeting for 16h00 the exact time he is meant to be picking the kids up from school or your own day at the office has no end in sight as more and more important tasks keep piling up… There are an infinite amount of situations that could arise to disrupt the plans you originally had in place. This is why the service of taxis for children travelling unaccompanied by and adult was introduced in Paris in recent years and has since grown exponentially.

Taxi services especially designed for child travelling alone

Taxis specifically for children are not make believe! It is a concept that actually has the potential to revolutionise the lives of busy young parents. This well thought out initiative came about thanks to Taxis Bleus who launched the first taxis for unaccompanied children in 2010. The principle is as follows : the parents name the person who will be responsible for the child at the start and end of the journey (a teacher, babysitter or older sibling for example) and, as with the delivery of an important package, the child must be signed for by the taxi driver and the responsible person at the start of end of the journey. In this way the child’s whereabouts and the person in charge of them is known and registered at all times and the parents and taxi driver alike will have one another’s contact details in case any problems should arrive.

Booking a taxi for a child travelling alone: how does it work

So how does one go about booking a taxi for a child travelling alone or unaccompanied by an adult? Quiet simply as parents you can book the taxi journey for children with the company Taxis Bleus on their website in the ‘carte junior’ section. It is also possible to call the company directly to discuss how exactly the journey will be managed as often it is in the details that we find reassurance.

Taxis for children travelling alone: prices

As for the prices of these specialist taxis for kids it is not surprising that the prices are a higher than a regular journey. Just take into consideration the extra responsibility and formalities that are required. Not all parents will be able to afford the services of companies offering taxis for children travelling unaccompanied, well certainly not on a regular basis. For others however the amount of ease it can add to the day and the peace of mind knowing the child can get home comfortable from school or their clubs means for it can be worth the extra cost. There are even pre-payed cards available and of course, if not, the journeys can be paid for in advance on line using a regular bank card.

Taxis pour kids: a trend that appeals to all ages

Finally from the point of view of the children it may appear to be a little scary at first but most of the taxi companies that offer taxi journey for unaccompanied children make video games consoles available within the taxi cab. So after the first journey it might be hard to persuade them to take any other type of transport!

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