Re:Lyft Carpool: A New Way to Commute
by NeutronBoy on Tuesday March 29, 2016 @06:35PM
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> The question would be whether this is an "ordinary carpool on a cost sharing basis." Lawyers are paid to argue about these things.
I imagine the intent of this is to cover 'informal' car sharing - e.g. you have a roadtrip with a friend and both pay for petrol, or you drive to work with your neighbour and share costs.
Not sure how it would apply to Lyft Carpool - I think initially your insurance company would push back on it.
My policy says it does not apply:
"To any vehicle used to carry persons or property for compensation or a fee, including but not limited to delivery of food or any other products...However, a vehicle used in an ordinary carpool on a ride sharing or cost sharing basis is covered."
The question would be whether this is an "ordinary carpool on a cost sharing basis." Lawyers are paid to argue about these things.