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USAA to Offer Rideshare ‘Gap Protection’ Coverage in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and the Division of Insurance announced that the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) has been approved to offer additional “gap protection” coverage to its policyholders who drive their cars for rideshare or transportation network companies (TNC), …

Portsmouth, N.H., Officials Call for Proof of Insurance for Rideshare Services

City officials in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, are calling for ride-hailing services like Uber to prove they’re commercially insured. The Portsmouth Herald reports that Assistant Mayor Jim Splaine released an amended ordinance this week that would mandate ride-hailing services to have …

Rideshare Insurance Bill Sent to Louisiana Governor

Drivers for rideshare services like Uber and Lyft will have to carry hefty insurance policies, under a bill headed to Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s desk. Rideshare services, or transportation network companies (TNCs), connect contract drivers, who frequently use their personal …