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Slava · 10-17-2015, 01:20 PM

I think that the insurance issue here is for the Uber driver, and their vehicle. Between the uninsured motorist coverage I brought up earlier, or the liability coverage that Uber claims to have in place, how can there be a significant risk to the passengers or other vehicles?

If Uber doesn't have the policy, or its not paying, that is another story. But the guy who is risking everything is the driver. Your vehicle won't be fixed, and if Uber doesn't buck-up for liability issues, you could get sued. But if you are an innocent third party to an accident of some sort, there appear to be mechanisms in place.

I think that once the word "insurance" gets thrown in it gives the impression that there is absolutely no coverage and its completely illegal. It doesn't appear to be the case though.

10-17-2015, 01:20 PM	#352
Slava Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	I think that the insurance issue here is for the Uber driver, and their vehicle. Between the uninsured motorist coverage I brought up earlier, or the liability coverage that Uber claims to have in place, how can there be a significant risk to the passengers or other vehicles? If Uber doesn't have the policy, or its not paying, that is another story. But the guy who is risking everything is the driver. Your vehicle won't be fixed, and if Uber doesn't buck-up for liability issues, you could get sued. But if you are an innocent third party to an accident of some sort, there appear to be mechanisms in place. I think that once the word "insurance" gets thrown in it gives the impression that there is absolutely no coverage and its completely illegal. It doesn't appear to be the case though.