[pjc50]

The safety concerns are that working as an Uber driver on domestic car insurance invalidates the insurance, so if they do hit anyone they won't be able to pay for the damage and injuries.

everyone with a drivers license should be able to get through traffic safely "which is why there have been no car accidents at all involving licensed drivers since the introduction of the system!"

[aianus]

You are covered under Uber's private insurance while acting as an Uber driver: https://help.uber.com/h/3c76c923-3818-4330-a0a1-b5fc9310ed39

[DanBC]

Only covers US and only covers ride-sharing.

https://help.uber.com/h/f7fbe4af-c0db-4406-9ee5-59613b38a84e

> There are a number of insurance providers that offer policies for ridesharing. Uber recommends working with your insurance agent to find a plan that works for you.

> For US ridesharing partners only, please note that although the Rasier policy will act as primary insurance while you are using the Uber Partner app, keep in mind that all partners must also carry personal auto insurance.

[aianus]

> only covers ride-sharing

That's Uber-speak for driving an Uber.

[CaptainZapp]

Which still doesn't make it valid for just about anywhere outside of the US.

Good luck claiming anything from the drivers insurance if you're harmed or killed while riding in such a vehicle.

[buro9]

Do you think that US insurance document bears any weight/influence in France?

[aianus]

They have similar coverage in Canada (http://blog.uber.com/CanadaXSafety).

Why can't they do the same thing in France?

[dEnigma]

>The safety concerns are that working as an Uber driver on domestic car insurance invalidates the insurance, so if they do hit anyone they won't be able to pay for the damage and injuries.

Fair point, I was more thinking about accidents and assaults, not the aftermath.

>which is why there have been no car accidents at all involving licensed drivers since the introduction of the system!

I'm not saying that an accident isn't possible, just that it isn't much more likely than if you'd drive yourself or use an ordinary taxi service, especially since an Uber driver would probably get kicked out of the system if he didn't drive safely.