Uber for kids: what you need to know about riding with children

Many families use the Uber app in their daily lives, whether it’s ferrying the kids around to after-school activities or helping an elderly parent come and meet you for dinner.

However, there are some things to consider when it comes to using Uber with kids. Here’s what you need to know about using Uber with your children in Ireland.

When it comes to requesting rides, our guidelines state that the Uber age limit is 18, meaning children are not allowed to have Uber accounts. If you’re using your Uber account or the Uber family profilWhen it comes to requesting rides, our guidelines state that the Uber age limit is 18, meaning children are not allowed to have Uber accounts. If you’re using your Uber account or the Uber family profile for your children to request a ride, they must still be accompanied by an adult to be allowed to ride. As such, drivers may also ask for ID verification to check a rider’s age if they think it is necessary. If drivers have concerns about an unaccompanied rider, we advise them to contact 112 or 999 if they feel there is immediate danger.

Child seats and boosters in vehicles on the Uber app in Ireland aren’t common. In Ireland, Taxis are exempt from the car seats and child safety law. If you are planning on riding with small children and would like to use a car seat, it’s always safest to assume you will need to bring one for them.

Are the kids safe and secure? Here are some tips to make the most of taking Uber rides with your children:

The Uber app has a variety of safety features to give you and your family peace of mind when using Uber, with kids or otherwise. One feature you can use is sharing your trip status to let your partner or anyone else know exactly where you and your child are when you’re riding with us. Tap “Send Status” during a ride to share or pre-select up to 5 Trusted Contacts to receive your trip status whenever you ride.

Make travel easier for your partner, parents or anyone else with the Uber family profile. The family profile allows you to connect other Uber profiles to your account, meaning they can request rides using your payment methods, with records being kept on your account. It’s a great way to manage transport for the whole family and take care of the ‘who’s driving who’ conversations.

So, when are you bringing the kids? Follow our rules and tips for using Uber with kids, and you can make transport that much easier for you and the whole family.

Family time is precious, make it count with Uber.