Insurance Coverage for Private Car Hire

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for Transport whether passengers using Uber taxi services or Grab taxi services are covered by insurance in the event of any accident.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: The Motor Vehicles Act requires all motor vehicles, including taxis and private hire cars, to be insured against third-party liability risks, which include death or bodily injury to passengers. Specifically, this means that passengers in a taxi that was booked through UberTaxi or GrabTaxi and which is involved in a motor accident, can claim compensation from the owner of the taxi or its insurer.