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Uber was founded a decade ago in 2009 as UberCab, and has since evolved into a global operation which reaches into over 750 metropolitan areas. Rebranding and launching as simply ‘Uber’ in 2012, the service has flourished to become the globally recognised alternative to taxis, with over 16,000 employees and 100 million users worldwide. Uber services are available in locations as far and wide as Singapore, Kenya, Istanbul, and the Dominican Republic.

Uber is not a taxi service; it is a private ride service that operates similarly to Private Hire without the need for drivers to have special taxi licences. Customers order a ride via the Uber phone app or website, and a driver is then dispatched to their location and paid accordingly. The fare for the journey is always advised to the customer before they commit to the ride; this ensures there is minimal disputes with the driver making it a safer environment. Vehicles used for Ubering are typically subject to annual safety inspections and more stringent scrutiny.

Policy Benefits

  • Insurance documents Instantly uploaded directly to Uber
  • Exclusive rates for Uber drivers
  • Carriage of non-hazardous goods included
  • Hard-to-cover postcodes
  • Newly-badged Private Hire Drivers
  • Drivers aged 23+
  • Drivers with previous insurance claims
  • Drivers with low credit history
  • Competitive cover for all risk profiles
  • Including Public Liability insurance up to the value of £5million
  • 30% excess reduction when camera/telematics are active
  • Spouse could be included for social use (subject to criteria)
  • NCD protection (subject to criteria)
  • Additional optional covers discounted exclusively to Uber Partner Drivers including Breakdown and Excess Recovery
  • FREE £100,000 Legal Expenses Cover included as standard (for annual policies only)
  • UK Claims line available 24/7
  • FREE Guaranteed PHV replacement (for 7 days) in the event of an accident or stolen vehicle (for annual policies only)
  • Access to over 900 plated vehicles
  • Nationwide delivery, 11 vehicle depots
  • All vehicles under 2 years old
  • Approved Repairer Network
  • Specialised Claims Handlers
  • A dedicated phone line for Uber Partner Drivers

*subject to acceptance and underwriting

Required Documents

Drivers:

We require a copy of both the front and reverse of the drivers licence photocard.

Ever since the deprecation of the paper countpart driving licence, we require access to the DVLA online licence summary. You will need to provide us with a “check code” that can be obtained from: https://www.viewdrivingrecord.service.gov.uk/driving-record/licence-number

We require a copy of your PHV badge to prove you are a registered PHV driver.

If the policy is being rated based on a No Claims Bonus discount, we will require proof of the NCB entitlement.

Vehicles:

We require a copy of your vehicle PHV licence.

We require a copy of your log book for the vehicle you wish to insure on the policy.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT NOT ALL MENTIONED COVER, FEATURES AND BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED AS STANDARD; SOME MAY BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL PREMIUM, OR SUBJECT TO UNDERWRITERS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY SPECIFIC COVER, FEATURE OR BENEFIT ON YOUR POLICY, PLEASE ADVISE DURING QUOTING AND ENSURE THAT THE COVER IS INCLUDED PRIOR TO ACCEPTING THE INSURANCE CONTRACT. CONNECT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD ACCEPT NO LIABILITY SHOULD YOU REQUIRE A FEATURE OF COVER DURING THE POLICY DURATION THAT HAS BEEN OMITTED AS A RESULT OF YOUR FAILURE TO SPECIFY IT’S NECESSITY PRIOR TO INCEPTION.

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