Insurance for Uber Partner Drivers
Gain peace of mind with Private Hire insurance for your vehicle
- Policies for Private Hire professional drivers
- Competitive cover for all risk profiles
- Exclusive coverage for Uber Partner Drivers:
- FREE Personal Accident, Gadget/Phone cover and 7-day replacement licensed vehicle cover included as standard with all 3 month and 12-month policies
- FREE £100,000 Legal Expenses Cover included as standard for all policies
- A dedicated phone line for Uber Partner Drivers
- Additional optional covers available exclusively to Uber Partner Drivers including Breakdown and Excess Recovery
- Flexible policy terms and length
- Carriage of non-hazardous goods (including food)
If you provide rides for paying customers via Uber’s app, you must have appropriate private hire insurance.
Our dedicated insurance team has developed a policy specially tailored to meet the needs of Uber Partner Drivers and their vehicles, at prices that might surprise you, so get a quote today.
As an Uber Partner Driver, you’ll benefit from great customer service and expertise when you take out private hire insurance with FareCOVER, plus competitive deals that might not be available elsewhere.
Extra options
Uber Partner Drivers can also take advantage of a range of additional options, including Breakdown and Excess Recovery.
Even more features and benefits are included at no extra cost to Uber Partner Drivers who take a 3 or 12 month policy with us.
Your Private Hire insurance policy has been put together by specialists and is suitable for most Uber Partner Drivers, including some risk profiles that are not approved by other insurers such as:
● hard-to-cover postcodes
● newly badged PHV drivers
● younger drivers
● drivers with previous insurance claims
● drivers with low credit history
Your vehicle is your most important asset, so choose FareCOVER to make sure you get back on the road as quickly as possible if the worst should happen.
Uber is not an insurance company, insurance intermediary or insurance broker. Our policies are offered independently of Uber.
Uber Driver Partners requirements
Uber has opened new opportunities for drivers looking to earn a living from their vehicle. Whether full time or just casual work, the allure of being your own boss is tempting no matter who you are from experienced professional drivers to university students.
But you probably won’t be surprised that you can’t just hop-in and be a partner driver for Uber without meeting certain conditions.
Private hire licence
You will need a private hire licence from your local council. If you don’t have one, Uber can provide assistance through their Ignition Programme which aims to help you get started as a partner driver.
Private hire insurance
You will need private hire insurance as personal cover won’t be valid when driving for hire and reward. If you don’t have this, FareCOVER can provide you with an affordable quote even if you are a young or a driver with driving convictions.
Your Vehicle
- Your vehicle must be at least 2008 or newer.
- It must be in good condition and free of cosmetic damage. In some locations, such as London, you can’t have commercial branding or advertisements displayed.
- The minimum number of passengers required will depend on the service you choose to be a driver for. Here is what’s necessary for some of the most popular ones:
| Service | Minimum seated passengers |
| UberX | 4 |
| UberEXEC | 4 |
| UberBLACK | 4 |
| UberXL | 6 |
- There may be additional requirements depending on your location, so you should check before committing to purchase by visiting the Uber website.
- Be a minimum of 21 years old
- Have a valid UK driving licence with at least 3 years of driving experience
- Provide a valid driver profile photo (this can’t be your driver’s licence photo)
- Meet the required years of driving experience for your location. Visit the Uber website for an up-to-date list.
Select Additional Products
To make sure that all of our customers experience the same level of claims service, regardless of the insurer they choose, we include Motor Legal Cover with all car policies.
Motor Legal Cover provides up to £100,000 for legal expenses to help you recover any financial losses from a non-fault claim, such as lawyers’ fees, expenses relating to repair costs and recovering your excess. You’ll also get assistance arranging a courtesy car if you’re involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault.
Motor Legal is included for FREE for all Uber Partner Driver Policies.
Most comprehensive policies providing only a limited amount of personal accident cover. Personal Accident cover is a cost-effective way to ensure that you and your passengers are provided for in the event of a death or serious injury. Key benefits include:
- Payments of up to £15,000 EACH for the policy holder, named drivers and any passengers injured.
- Payments are made whether the claim is fault or non-fault.
- Cover is provided whilst traveling in, getting into and getting out of the insured vehicle, as well as injuries suffered as a result of assault or road rage.
- Payments will be made in addition to any other payout you receive from your motor insurance policy.
Personal Accident is included for FREE with all 3 and 12 month Uber Driver Partner Policies.
Make sure you’re not stuck if your car is off the road after an accident or theft.
Your insurance company may provide you with a courtesy car if an accident wasn’t your fault, but if you have a fault claim or an accident where there is no third party to claim from, you are unlikely to be provided with a replacement car.
With Replacement Car you’ll be provided with a car for up to 7 days or money towards transportation costs, regardless of whether the claim was your fault or not.
7-Day Replacement Car Cover is included for FREE for all 3 and 12 month Uber Partner Driver Policies. You can upgrade to 21 days for only £55.95.
Call us on 03445731741 to add this to your cover.
The cost of replacing lost, stolen or damaged gadgets can quickly mount up, so Gadget Cover could be the most cost effective way to protect your valuable electronics. Cover includes protection for a wide range of electrical items including mobile phones, iPhones, sat navs, laptops, tablets, iPads, iPods, cameras, camcorders, and Kindles. Benefits of Gadget Cover
- Protects your valuables inside or outside your vehicle, meaning you can claim for gadgets without having to pay your car insurance excess or risk losing your no claims bonus.
- You can avoid claiming for lost, stolen or damaged gadgets on your household contents insurance, meaning you won’t pay a large household policy excess.
- Could save you the cost of a separate mobile phone insurance policy!
Gadget cover is included for FREE for all 3 and 12 month Uber Partner Driver Policies.
Our breakdown cover also protects vehicles up to 15 years old! Check the table below what it covers:
| Benefits | Motor Assistance UK Only |
|---|---|
| Cost | £95.95 |
| Roadside Assistance – 10 Mile Limit | |
| Misfuelling Cover | |
| Roadside Assistance & Nationwide recover Service | |
| Homecall | |
| Alternative Travel or Accommodation | |
| Message Relay |
Call us on 03445731741 to add this to your cover.
Excess Recovery will refund all or part of your excess in the event of a claim for an accident, a theft or fire, or an incident where there is no third party to claim from. Adding just £51.95 to your policy, for example, would mean a reimbursement of £500 of your excess, which in many cases could mean you lose nothing at all! See below to choose the best option for you:
| Comprehensive | |
|---|---|
| Excess Covered | Cost |
| £500 | £51.95 |
| £750 | £67.95 |
| £1000 | £82.95 |
Call us on 03445731741 to add this to your cover.
Make sure you’re not stuck if your car is off the road after an accident or theft.
Your insurance company may provide you with a courtesy car if an accident wasn’t your fault, but if you have a fault claim or an accident where there is no third party to claim from, you are unlikely to be provided with a replacement car.
With Replacement Car you’ll be provided with a car for up to 21 days or money towards transportation costs, regardless of whether the claim was your fault or not.
7-Day Replacement Car Cover is included for FREE for all 3 and 12 month Uber Partner Driver Policies. You can upgrade to 21 days for only £55.95.
Call us on 03445731741 to add this to your cover.
Protect yourself against the costs that come with losing your keys. Key Care covers costs incurred through the loss or theft of vehicle keys, including locksmith charges, new keys, car hire costs and reprogramming immobilisers. Only £26.95 for the year. Call us on 03445731741 to add this to your cover.
Complete fare Cover
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Legal Cover up to £100,000 included as standard
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Windscreen Cover included as standard
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Additional Features and Benefits included within our 3 and 12 month policies
