Uber and
Lyft Expand Insurance to
Address Legal Concerns
Taxi and ridesharing apps
Uber and
Lyft have an**unced the expansion of their
Insurance coverage as the companies work to respond to issues brought to light by a fatal accident on New Year's Eve involving an
Uber driver.
The taxi and ridesharing startups will **w provide liability coverage for drivers that are using the apps but don't have passengers in the vehicle
See also:
Uber Rolls Out 'Surge Drop' Feature for Cheaper Rides
The New Year's Eve accident occurred when the
Uber driver was between fares but connected to the taxi and ridesharing app. The family of the 6 year-old girl that died has
sued Uber for wrongful death.
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