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Ride-Sharing Safety Measures to Take When Traveling With Kids
Tue 9th February 2021
Whenever you want to go somewhere and don’t want to drive yourself, calling a driver from Miles is the best way to go about your day. When you are traveling alone, using ridesharing services is not a big deal, but you must have hesitated when you are sharing a ride with a child. The good news is, ordering a ride from your Miles app to travel with children is perfectly safe. However, you must follow some guidelines to stay safe.
Ridesharing with kids of all ages is totally safe, given that you bring a car seat or a booster seat with you, depending on your child’s age. If you have ever had a ride in a taxi with your kids, you will be fine using Miles because it’s way comfortable and smooth.
Here are some safety guidelines to follow when traveling with kids:
Always wear the seat belt
Make sure you and your child are wearing a seatbelt before the car starts moving.
Most cars have lap and shoulder belts, but if the one you are traveling in has separate belts (one lap and one shoulder), you must fasten both of them. Never to buckle two kids in the same belt.
Ride in the backseat and stay calm
It is important that you educate your kids to stay calm while they are going to be on this journey with you in a stranger’s car. Also, you must always choose the backseat to side. This way, you will have more space, and your child will feel comfortable. They shouldn’t be jumping or yelling, as this can distract the driver.
Don’t touch anything
It’s best to advise your child not to touch anything and stay close to you. Some drivers keep magazines and water bottles for the passengers. While it’s ok to use the water bottle if you are thirsty, your child shouldn’t be touching anything else. Not even the magazines.
They will only refrain from it when you advise them. Therefore, it’s best to have a talk with your children before heading out.
Summing Up
It’s best to make your kids follow these rules all the time. Usually, kids have the tendency to believe that rules apply only when parents are around. Therefore, make it very clear to your children that they must take care of their safety. This way, if they are traveling with their aunt or any one person, they would know, if they are asked to sit in the front seat, they will always tell the driver they prefer sitting in the back.
If your kids have experienced traveling with you on local transport, they would probably be aware of the safety rules already. The same kind of rules applies when you are using ride-sharing services. The only difference is you and your child will feel more comfortable.
Need to head out with your children? No worries, just book a ride with Miles and enter your drop off destination. You and your child will have a comfortable journey for sure!
