Uber Car Seat launched in Orlando
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Uber Car Seat: A Family-Friendly Solution for Orlando Visitors & Residents

Orlando is an amazing, family-friendly place to live and visit. Thus, Orlandoans often have a revolving door of out-of-town guests. I’ve had my fair share of friends and family bunk at my home while on a Walt Disney World Resort or Universal Orlando Resort vacation–and oftentimes tagged along (woohoo). But, sometimes, the logistics of traveling with children presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to transportation. This is where Uber Car Seat can now help, offering a family-friendly solution for Orlando visitors and residents.

So let your guests know that they don’t have to rent a car if they don’t want to because Uber’s new Uber Car Seat option may work.

Uber Car Seat
Photo courtesy of Uber

What is Uber Car Seat?

Uber Car Seat is a feature of the Uber rideshare service designed to accommodate families with children. By requesting an Uber equipped with a car seat, parents can safely travel (per transportation regulations). Uber Car Seat vehicles are equipped with a single forward-facing car seat, suitable for children who meet the following criteria:

  • Weight: 22-48 pounds
  • Height: 31-52 inches
  • Age: At least two years old

Availability of Uber Car Seat in Orlando

Uber Car Seat is available in several major cities across the U.S., including NYC, L.A., D.C., Atlanta, Miami and San Francisco; and now our hometown of Orlando. It’s no surprise that Orlando is among the initial sites rolling out this family-friendly solution. Walt Disney World is the world’s most-visited theme park, with Magic Kingdom welcoming a whooping 17.7 million visitors in 2023, according to Forbes .

To book a rideshare with a car seat, select the “Uber Car Seat” option in the app when inputting your ride details. While this service has officially rolled out in Orlando, it’s important to note that demand can fluctuate so try to plan in advance when possible.

A representative with Uber shared with Orlando Parenting that the rideshare company has teamed up with premier car seat company Nuna. Drivers providing Uber Car Seat rides can offer rides with the Nuna RAVA car seat can accommodate little ones between 5 and 65 pounds and 49 inches or less.

Family in Uber
Photo courtesy of Uber via Facebook

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Benefits for Families

  1. Safety and Compliance: Uber Car Seat ensures compliance with Florida’s child car seat laws, which require children aged five and under to be secured in an appropriate restraint system.
  2. Convenience: Visiting families can avoid the logistical hurdles of bringing a car seat, particularly when flying, by relying solely on rideshares during their trip.
  3. Reliability: Uber Car Seat drivers are trained to properly install and use the car seats. So, that means you, as the local, don’t need to hunt around to borrow a car seat from someone in the neighborhood while your guests are in town.
  4. Cost-Effective: While Uber Car Seat rides incur an additional fee (typically $10), it’s a cost-effective solution compared to renting a car seat from rental agencies or purchasing one for temporary use.

Uber Car Seat launching in Orlando may be a game-changer for families traveling with young children to visit you and yours. Whether heading to a theme park or exploring the City Beautiful beyond the Theme Park District, parents can now count on Uber Car Seat as a travel option.

Pssst… if you want to try it out this season, we’ve got a savings code for you! Uber is offering “up to $20 off two Car Seat rides with promo code FESTIVESEAT20 until January 2*. Offer terms and restrictions apply, see app for details.”

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Nancy DeVault
Nancy DeVault is a fitness enthusiast, news junkie, shoe lover, adult beverage fan and travel addict. She works as a Florida-based freelance writer and editor. As mom to two super silly boys, Nancy is always on the hunt for family fun!