insurance broker Root has joined forces with car - sharing provider Lyft to offer policyholders transfer insurance with the Uber rival or a rental car after an accident or other incident . The telematics - based car insurer , which is also expanding operations in the US market , said the offer will go to investors when they make a claim .
Insurtech firm Root has joined forces with ride-sharing firm Lyft to offer policyholders travel credits with the Uber rival or a rental car after an accident or other incident. The telematics-based car insurer, which is also expanding operations in the US Midwest, said the offer will go to customers when they make a claim.