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New Laws Push Uber And Lyft To Bump Up Insurance Coverage, But A Collision Gap Remains

New Laws Push Uber And Lyft To Bump Up Insurance Coverage, But A Collision Gap Remains
Fortune
7/1/15

[…] (Drivers themselves are also not protected if they are hurt in an accident that is their fault, though the companies’ policies cover bodily injury to passengers and others.) And under a new California law, a driver’s personal policy is expressly prohibited from paying for any claims that happen when a driver is logged into a ride-hailing app, so their personal policy won’t cover collision either. […]

Uber bans driver suspected of vehicular manslaughter

Uber bans driver suspected of vehicular manslaughter
Cnet
1/2/14

[…] Police have arrested Syed Muzzafar, 57, of Union City, Calif., on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and failure to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. He was reportedly driving the car that struck a woman and two children at about 8 p.m. […]

Uber drivers may not be covered for damages in accidents

Uber drivers may not be covered for damages in accidents
Montreal Gazette
1/11/16

Uber drivers beware: you may not be covered for damages in the event of a collision.[…] Wawanesa says it will cancel the insurance policies of virtually anyone who indicates they are driving for Uber. […]

Uber, Lyft accused of cutting corners on insurance

Uber, Lyft accused of cutting corners on insurance
Portland Tribune
11/26/15

[…] Critics say Novick’s proposal — the industry standard supported by Uber and Lyft — will leave injured pedestrians and other accident victims with inadequate insurance coverage. […] When the city of Eugene proposed higher insurance requirements, Uber abruptly left the Eugene market last spring. […]

What Happens To Uber Drivers And Other Sharing Economy Workers Injured On The Job?

What Happens To Uber Drivers And Other Sharing Economy Workers Injured On The Job?
Fortune
1/6/16

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Companies are under no obligation to provide the same worker protections for independent contractors as they are for employees — protections like overtime, paid sick days, health insurance and workers’ compensation.

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