Uber_has announced uberFAMILY, a subset of uberX that caters to families with kids. Launching first in New York City, the service offers car seat-equipped vehicles for a $10 surcharge. UberFAMILY, news of which leaked out last week via VentureBeat,_uses_top-rated drivers from uberX_that have been_trained and certified_in car seat installation. In New York, uberX_operates as a commercial service rather than the ridesharing option used in some cities. Uber worked with safety design firm and manufacturer IMMI to create a custom seat for the program. The carseat accommodates children aged one year and up. To try out the service, you have to...

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