Drivers who elect to enroll are protected for injuries while online, en route and on-trip in connection with the Uber app, with a per-mile premium of $0.0375 calculated and charged only while on-trip.
Driver injury protection is now available in more than 30 states and the District of Columbia. With the addition of California, driver-partners across the country can obtain important coverage for medical expenses, disability payments and survivor benefits resulting from a covered accident.
First of its kind
Driver injury protection, a first-of-its-kind insurance program, was a collaborative effort among Uber, Aon and OneBeacon Insurance Group, the underwriter for the program.
"We believe drivers should have access to a low-cost option to protect themselves and their families against rare and unforeseen accidents that prevent them from working," said Curtis Scott, Uber's Head of Insurance. "We are excited to see this insurance product provide California drivers with access to peace of mind for a few cents per mile, directly through the Uber app."
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