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Insure your private hire taxi with Patons Insurance.
Private Hire Taxi Insurance is for all drivers of taxis that must be pre-booked.
We have access to a wide panel of specialist insurers, allowing us to offer highly competitive insurance quotes to private hire taxi drivers across the UK.
What is Private Hire Taxi Insurance?
Private Hire Taxi Insurance, also referred to as Hire & Reward Insurance, offers cover specifically designed for taxi drivers in the UK who transport pre-booked passengers in exchange for payment.
If you work for a ride-hailing platform such as Uber, it is essential to have private hire taxi insurance. The extent of the coverage depends on the insurance level you opt for, which can offer protection for your vehicle, your passengers and other individuals along with their belongings.
As a taxi driver, you should consider your own road usage and the risks that other drivers pose.
Patons Insurance offers three levels of Private Hire Insurance:
Comprehensive is recommended for all taxi drivers and will cover drivers in all accident scenarios.
Third-Party, Fire and Theft covers a taxi driver if any damage is made to another vehicle or if another driver claims against them. It also covers the cost of the vehicle if it is stolen or damaged by fire (minus any excess). It offers no accidental damage cover for the driver’s vehicle.
Third-Party Only is the lowest level of cover a taxi driver can get, and will cover the driver for damage to any other vehicle or third party, in the event of a fault accident.
Why use Patons for your Private Hire Taxi Insurance?
There are many ways you can benefit from taking a policy out with Patons Insurance, these include:
- Wide range of taxi insurers to choose from
- Exclusive rates
- Suitable schemes for public and private hire
- Quotes for all public hire, MPV’s and private hire vehicles
- Rates for single, fleets and multi-vehicle policies
- Flexible monthly payments
- Public liability, Excess Protection and taxi breakdown policies available (optional)
- Expert advice and support
- Face-to-face or over the phone communication
- Secure access to insurance documents online
- 24/7 claims assistance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Private Hire Insurance
What types of Taxi Insurance are there?
Different types of Taxi Insurance include Private Hire Insurance, Public Hire Insurance, Minibus Insurance, Taxi Fleet Insurance and Chauffeur Insurance.
As well as having the appropriate insurance in place, your vehicle must be licensed by the local licensing authority.
For more information, you can start your Taxi Insurance quote now.
What insurance do you need for private hire work?
You will need Private Hire Insurance in order to work as a private hire taxi driver.
We can help you out with a quote on your private hire taxi. Call us today or get your quote started on this webpage.
How much is Private Hire Insurance in the UK
There are many factors that insurance companies consider when offering a Private Hire Insurance quote. Things such as licensing authority, taxi driving experience and claims & convictions are some of the factors that can influence the price of your insurance quote.
How can I get cheaper Private Hire Insurance?
One way to reduce the cost of private hire insurance is to build up your driving experience and avoid adding any claims and convictions to your record. These factors will help you build up your no claims bonus, something many insurers will take in to account when offering you a private hire insurance quote.
What is the difference between Private Hire Taxi Insurance and Public Hire Taxi Insurance?
Public hire insurance is for taxis that can be flagged down in the street and do not have to pre-booked, whereas private hire taxis must be pre-booked through an operator or app.
For more information about Taxi Insurance, you can start your Taxi Insurance Quote now.
Is Private Hire Insurance different from Uber Insurance?
Both private-hire and Uber drivers are licensed in the same way as advanced bookings only and the insurance is the same for both.
However, Uber’s insurance requirements vary by location. In London, you must use an insurance provider that is integrated with Uber’s automated document verification system.
For more information, call us today and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Does my Taxi Insurance policy include Public Liability Insurance?
Some companies automatically include Public Liability as part of their cover, but it is often an optional extra.
Can I get insurance if I have no taxi experience?
Yes - we can offer cover for first-time taxi drivers with no prior experience.
Get started with your quote today, simply start your quote online or give our friendly team a call.
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