Currently there is no existing insurance provider that writes insurance for ride-sharing drivers in California. This is a petition to demonstrate that driver's who love their jobs and are committed to providing a much needed service just want peace of mind in the form of insurance that is designed specifically for them. Our goal is to get signatures from at least 1,000 drivers that work currently for Uber and/or Lyft to present to an Independent Insurance Agent that has been working to create just such a policy as mentioned above. He needs our help! In order to convince an insurance company to write such a policy they need demonstrated interest which represents the need for the product, they need solid numbers to assess risk and cost and they need powerful people from companies. I firmly believe that if we can get enough drivers to sign this petition we can make this happen. Lyft and Uber have demonstrated that they are "working on it" but I think it's time the people that are really at risk should do something now to "make it happen!" I encourage you all to pass this link on in any social media you currently use that other driver's use. The next steps will be to address this to the state government and the heads of the relevant companies. It starts with us!
Reaching this milestone proves that Uber and Lyft cannot keep ignoring the people who actually keep their companies running. They keep stalling with empty promises while we shoulder all the risk. Now we have the momentum to force the industry to finally provide the coverage we deserve.
21 Comments
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William C Sallai
11 years ago
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We need personal insurance that will allow operation of our personal vehicles in Ridesharing when we are logged in, but not going to a pickup point or carrying passengers to their destination.
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David Shaw
11 years ago
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This is the dumbest petition Ive ever seen. Dont these iidiots know there is A REASON no insurance company will cover an Uber or Lyft driver? Using your own vehicle and under those stupid contracting terms makes it unsafe as hell.
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Hanibal
11 years ago
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It's time to get together on important issue like the monopolized insurance industry and fight them
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Augustine Sanchez
11 years ago
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I'm mentioning it on my blog drivingforrent.com. This is an issue that needs to be solved in the next few months, not years!
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Jasmine Herrick
11 years ago
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definitely needed, my roommate lost their access to their Lyft car over this issue.
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Mike Rhodes
11 years ago
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My insurance agent told me straight up they would drop me if they found out I was driving for uber. This is terrifying for my family and we need real coverage.
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Lynda Newman
11 years ago
This is a much needed service and everyone needs to be protected.
Currently there is no existing insurance provider that writes insurance for ride-sharing drivers in California. This is a petition to demonstrate that driver's who love their jobs and are committed to providing a much needed service just want peace of mind in the form of insurance that is designed specifically for them. Our goal is to get signatures from at least 1,000 drivers that work currently for Uber and/or Lyft to present to an Independent Insurance Agent that has been working to create just such a policy as mentioned above. He needs our help! In order to convince an insurance company to write such a policy they need demonstrated interest which represents the need for the product, they need solid numbers to assess risk and cost and they need powerful people from companies. I firmly believe that if we can get enough drivers to sign this petition we can make this happen. Lyft and Uber have demonstrated that they are "working on it" but I think it's time the people that are really at risk should do something now to "make it happen!" I encourage you all to pass this link on in any social media you currently use that other driver's use. The next steps will be to address this to the state government and the heads of the relevant companies. It starts with us!
Reaching this milestone proves that Uber and Lyft cannot keep ignoring the people who actually keep their companies running. They keep stalling with empty promises while we shoulder all the risk. Now we have the momentum to force the industry to finally provide the coverage we deserve.
21 Comments
W
William C Sallai
11 years ago
Featured
We need personal insurance that will allow operation of our personal vehicles in Ridesharing when we are logged in, but not going to a pickup point or carrying passengers to their destination.
D
David Shaw
11 years ago
Featured
This is the dumbest petition Ive ever seen. Dont these iidiots know there is A REASON no insurance company will cover an Uber or Lyft driver? Using your own vehicle and under those stupid contracting terms makes it unsafe as hell.
H
Hanibal
11 years ago
Featured
It's time to get together on important issue like the monopolized insurance industry and fight them
A
Augustine Sanchez
11 years ago
Featured
I'm mentioning it on my blog drivingforrent.com. This is an issue that needs to be solved in the next few months, not years!
J
Jasmine Herrick
11 years ago
Featured
definitely needed, my roommate lost their access to their Lyft car over this issue.
M
Mike Rhodes
11 years ago
Featured
My insurance agent told me straight up they would drop me if they found out I was driving for uber. This is terrifying for my family and we need real coverage.
L
Lynda Newman
11 years ago
This is a much needed service and everyone needs to be protected.
We need personal insurance that will allow operation of our personal vehicles in Ridesharing when we are logged in, but not going to a pickup point or carrying passengers to their destination.