Uber Hong Kong prepares drivers for mandatory child seat rules from November
- Perry Richardson
- 1 hour ago
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Uber drivers in Hong Kong will soon need to carry child safety seats as new government regulations come into effect. From 1 November 2025, the Transport Department will require all child passengers under the age of eight to use a child safety seat in private cars, unless the child is at least 1.35 metres tall. Drivers who fail to comply will not be permitted to operate their vehicles on public roads.
In response, Uber has announced two new ride categories that will allow families to book vehicles equipped with safety seats. The options, covering children aged one to seven and four to seven, will launch alongside the regulation. To take part, Uber driver-partners must have two child safety seats fitted in their vehicle.
Uber is partnering with two suppliers to provide seats at reduced prices. The Combi SafeTrip foldable model and the BubbleBum booster seat will be offered, with each designed to meet Hong Kong’s legal requirements. Delivery times are estimated at around six weeks once orders are confirmed.
Drivers choosing to purchase the recommended seats will also be able to access incentive schemes. Uber has said that up to HK$1,500 can be earned through Option 1 and HK$700 through Option 2, once drivers complete 50 qualifying trips. The company notes that these additional earnings could offset the upfront costs of buying the seats.
Those who already own compliant child seats can continue to use them, but will not be eligible for Uber’s purchase-related rewards. To be eligible for child seat trip requests, drivers must still provide evidence of two approved seats in their vehicle.
Uber has advised that drivers who do not supply child seats may see fewer ride requests once the new system begins.
