Ridesharing Law and You

Understanding Ridesharing Law and your rights

Ridesharing has become exponentially popular in recent years. Thousands of Queenslander’s use ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft on a daily basis to get them to their desired destination. Over time, this type of travel has come to rival the taxi industry, who then expressed their concerns over the lack of regulation and need for proper insurance for said drivers.

So what happens if you are involved in an incident while using a ridesharing service?

Is it the same as if you were driving your own car? Ridesharing drivers by Queensland Law are required to have at least Compulsory Third Party Insurance (CTP), so if you are injured while using their service you still have rights. Ridesharing firms such as Uber also have their own insurance that will cover you if the drivers CTP does not cover the total amount of damages, up to $20 million dollars. So as the third party in this instance, you would be covered. The driver who caused the incident would have to owe you a duty of care.

Reporting the incident

With Uber, you are able to report that you were in an incident using the ‘My Trips’ function. So if you do end up having an issue, make sure you report it. Furthermore, like you would if you had your own incident make sure you take down the license plates of both drivers and any other details such as name, address and registration. You will also have to tell your own insurance company about the incident.

Seek Medical help

Ensure you seek medical help immediately and visit your gp for a full review.

Seek Legal Assistance for Ridesharing Law

As you were a passenger in the car, you are covered by the Compulsory Third Party Insurance (CTP) scheme. Ensure you seek legal advice to assist with maximising your rights under the scheme. Any reputable lawyer will handle these claims on a No Win No Fee basis.

Contact the QLD LAW GROUP

We are experts in dealing with claims under the Compulsory Third Party Insurance (CTP) scheme. We also use an app to communicate throughout your claim so you at all times know where your claim is advancing to. Call our team today on 130 QLD LAW.

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