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Uber Launches New Ad Campaign Targeting Insurance Costs and Legal Reforms

February 18, 2025February 17, 2025 G. Turner

Uber has kicked off a major digital advertising push to urge legal and insurance reforms in California, Georgia, Nevada, and New York, spotlighting the financial pressures faced by both rideshare drivers and passengers. The ridesharing giant is spending seven figures on this campaign, which features personal stories from drivers, aiming to shed light on how state-mandated insurance costs affect their bottom line. The Rising Cost of Rideshare Insurance in California One of the central arguments in Uber’s campaign is how disproportionate insurance costs are impacting both drivers and consumers in…

Farmers broadens coverage to include Uber driver insurance in many states

January 13, 2020January 11, 2020 Nordstrom

Uber Driver Insurance - Uber on mobile phone

The insurer recently boosted its relationship with the ride share program in 14 states and D.C. Farmers Insurance recently announced its coverage expansion and will now sell Uber driver insurance. This further strengthens the relationship between the insurer and the ride hailing company. The new unique auto insurance coverage is available to 2 existing states, 12 new ones and D.C. Farmers’ Uber driver insurance is being sold in 12 more states than it already was, as well as Washington D.C. Beyond the District of Columbia, the ride hailing company’s drivers…

Uber liabilities means the rideshare company “depends heavily” on insurance coverage

April 17, 2019April 16, 2019 Nordstrom

The firm is on its way to its initial public offering and would not have reached this place without policies. Uber liabilities are widespread due to the very nature and size of the company. As it comes closer to its initial public offering (I.P.O.), many are recognizing that insurance coverage was integral to its success. The rideshare company is seeking to raise $10 billion along the way to its initial public offering. Uber Technologies Inc. openly acknowledges that it wouldn’t have been possible for it to reach this point without…

Auto insurance legislation targeting ride-share companies has failed in Hawaii

March 31, 2016March 30, 2016 Logan B.

New legislation fails to pass committee New legislation in Hawaii that would require drivers working for transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft to have a higher level of auto insurance coverage has been struck down by the House Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee. The legislation would have introduced more regulation to the transportation network company industry, which is growing quite rapidly throughout the United States. Both Uber and Lyft have been targeted by such legislation before, with lawmakers in some states showing concern over potential insurance gaps. Legislation would…

New legislation in Florida aims to close ride-share auto insurance gap

February 26, 2016February 24, 2016 S.Vagus

Senator Simmons introduces new insurance legislation to address ride-share concerns in Florida New auto insurance legislation concerning ride-share companies, such as Uber and Lyft, is making progress in Florida’s legislative process. The legislation, sponsored by Senator David Simmons, is heading for the state’s Senate, where lawmakers will determine its feasibility and whether or not it is a good fit for the state. According to Senator Simmons, the legislation is a work in progress and changes may be made to it in the future. Lawmakers are becoming increasingly concerns of potential…

California approves new auto insurance products for TNC industry

January 26, 2016January 24, 2016 Marc

New insurance products will be available for TNC drivers California officials have approved new auto insurance products that will affect the Transportation Network Company (TNC) space. Companies like Uber and Lyft have had a major impact on the insurance space, largely due to concerns that these companies are not providing adequate coverage for their drivers. Insurers are beginning to take note of the rising popularity of TNC and, in order to mitigate risks, have begun offering new insurance policies. State Farm is among these companies. State Farm is among several…

New auto insurance product may help ride-share companies in Canada

January 12, 2016January 10, 2016 Logan B.

Aviva Canada aims to launch a new auto insurance product in Canada in February New auto insurance coverage for those in Canada that use their own vehicles to transport paying passengers may soon be available in February. The new coverage comes from Aviva Canada, which is looking to close gaps in the auto insurance sector, especially where ride-sharing services are concerned. This coverage may be a boon for Uber, which has come under fire recently due to concerns regarding the insurance coverage that it provides its drivers. Uber has been…