An Uber driver in New Zealand has accused the ride-hailing service of "playing fast and loose" by only requiring its drivers to have third-party insurance and not a commercial equivalent. New Zealand law requires people carrying passengers "for hire or reward" to have a passenger endorsement for commercial insurance, but Uber insists it is unnecessary, and its own insurance would cover drivers in case of an accident. The company said on Monday that it had been forced into legal action after being told by the country's Insurance Council (ICO) that it was required to provide coverage for all drivers, including those who are independent
An Uber driver in New Zealand has accused the ride-hailing service of "playing fast and loose" by only requiring its drivers to have third-party insurance and not a commercial equivalent. New Zealand law requires people carrying passengers "for hire or reward" to have a passenger endorsement for commercial insurance, but Uber insists it is unnecessary, and its own insurance would cover drivers in case of an accident. Uber spokesperson Caspar Nixon said the company was "not obliged" to give out insurance advice to drivers.