With the rapid rise of ridesharing and carsharing services, here is what you need to know about insurance coverage in Ontario.
Ridesharing
FSRA has approved auto insurance products for the following ridesharing companies only:
Ella Transportation Technologies – policy provided by Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
EZ Ride – policy provided by Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
Wilma – policy provided by Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
Lyft – policy provided by Aviva Insurance Company of Canada
RideCo – policy provided by Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
RideON – policy provided by Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
Steer – policy provided by Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
Uber – policy provided by Economical Mutual Insurance Company
Uride – policy provided by Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
NRT OnDemand – policy provided by Hartford Fire Insurance Company of Canada
ZoomZoom – policy provided by Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
Y-Drive - policy provided by Northbridge General Insurance Company
M-Rides - policy provided by Northbridge General Insurance Company
Ride HOVR Corporation – policy provided by Liberty Mutual Canada (new!)
All drivers, passengers and vehicle owners are covered from the moment the app is turned on to the moment passengers exit the vehicle. When the app is turned off, the vehicle owner’s personal auto insurance policy applies.
Carsharing
FSRA has approved auto insurance products for the following carsharing companies only. All participating drivers, passengers and vehicle owners in Ontario are covered during vehicle delivery and rental periods. Always review your company's policy to understand when it applies to you:
Outdoorsy – policy provided Aviva Insurance Company of Canada
ShiftRide – policy provided Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
Turo – policy provided by Economical Mutual Insurance Company
RideAlike – policy provided by Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
Rvezy – policy provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Delivery
FSRA has approved auto insurance products for the following Delivery services only:
Amazon Flex – policy provided by Northbridge General Insurance Company
Cornershop – policy provided by Economical Mutual Insurance Company
Uber Eats – policy provided by Economical Insurance Company