Nearly all parents know the importance of correctly harnessing a child into a safety seat while in a moving vehicle. However, when it comes to traveling with kids in buses or taxicabs, moms and dads may be uncertain about whether to use a car seat. The Legal Issues If you use public transportation of any kind, possibly a commuter bus or taxicab, do you know your state’s laws regarding the use of car seats? While many parents naturally assume it is illegal to ride with children on their laps in any moving vehicle, in most places the line is blurry concerning public transportation. Whether legal or not, most parents do not want to take the chance of injuring their children in the event of an accident. In larger cities, such as Seattle, taxicab drivers must be aggressive in order to…





