Keep them in the car with seatbelts on, unless the car is in an unsafe position (active travel lane, on a bridge deck). Being inside a buckled vehicle is far sa…
Keep them in the car with seatbelts on, unless the car is in an unsafe position (active travel lane, on a bridge deck). Being inside a buckled vehicle is far safer than standing on a shoulder.
Tell dispatch you have kids when you call. We prioritize and ETA accordingly. The driver will identify himself by name on arrival and won't ask you or the kids to exit until the vehicle is loaded.
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