Hala, a joint venture between the RTA and Careem, has launched Hala Juniors, making journeys for children as young as four years old simpler than ever before. Hala Juniors is now accessible and bookable in Dubai via the Careem app, thanks to a collaboration with Mothercare and Champion Cleaners.
The first phase of Hala Juniors contains 150 cabs equipped with Mothercare kid car seats. Each Hala Captain will get face-to-face training on how to securely install the car seat into the cab, with the goal of ensuring that the young customers have the safest experience and service possible. Car seats will be cleaned after each journey and thoroughly sanitised on a regular basis by Champion Cleaners.
Commenting on the launch of Hala Juniors, Basil Hovakeemian, CEO for Hala, said: “We’re extremely excited about launching Hala Juniors in Dubai to welcome children onboard. At Hala, we’re committed to providing our riders with offerings that meet their daily needs, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and convenience. By partnering with Mothercare, we’re able to equip our Captains with the best training programs and give parents the peace of mind they need as they ride with Hala across Dubai.”
Richard Robinson, Business Director at Mothercare said: “Children are at the centre of all we do at Mothercare, child safety is imperative and we are delighted to partner with Hala to provide travel safety solutions for parents on the go.”
The car seats offered by Hala Juniors are approved by the United Nations standard ECE R44/04 and feature a 5-point harness as well as infant cushioning. The seat reclines to four different settings for maximum comfort and provides a backward facing option for babies weighing up to ten kilograms. The forward-facing posture, which is appropriate for toddlers, can accommodate up to 18kg.
Hala Juniors rides are priced at AED 5 higher than the standard Hala service.
For further information, please visit www.halaride.com or follow @hala_ride on Instagram.
