An Uber driver in New Zealand has accused the taxi - hailing service of " running fast and loose " by only requiring its drivers to have third - party insurance and not a commercial equivalent . New Zealand also requires people carrying vehicles " for hire or reward " to have a passenger endorsement for commercial insurance , but it insists it is unnecessary , and its own insurance would protect drivers in case of an accident . Uber spokesperson Caspar Nixon said the company was " not obliged " to give out insurance advice to drivers .
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.