If you ride a motorcycle taxi, insurance may not be your only worry…
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011With ever-increasing volumes of traffic on the roads of Britain, it doesn’t always mean a quick and easy route to your chosen destination can be guaranteed whenever you sit behind the wheel of your car… and the same can usually be said when opting to travel by taxi. Insurance companies have catered for every type of passenger-carrying vehicle for decades, but finding one that is willing to cover a motorcycle taxi may not be so easy to find, despite the fact that this form of urban travel could be the perfect way to negotiate clogged-up city streets in the quickest possible time.
Even though motorbikes and bicycles are, theoretically, the ideal solution to the delays and other problems caused by heavy traffic congestion, very few licensing authorities in the UK will approve a motorcycle for use as a taxi – insurance companies often making it even more difficult for potential ‘bike cabbies’ to operate legally when the cost of cover often makes it a financially un-viable business proposition for many people. Consequently, while motorcycle taxis are common in other parts of the world – Indonesia especially – they are much more difficult to spot riding along the roads of Britain.
Strict legislation is largely to blame for the lack of two-wheeled passenger-carrying services operating in many British towns and cities, but health and safety issues also play a significant part in restricting this specific use of the motorcycle. Taxi insurance costs could provide even more reasons to re-consider swapping the more traditional four wheeled cab for the two wheeled variety, particularly as it seems there are so many hurdles and pitfalls to overcome before you even begin the search for a company who is willing to provide a tailor-made motorcycle insurance policy at a price your business can afford.
But whether you ride a motorcycle, own a saloon car, a minibus or even offer a chauffeur service, the right taxi insurance is essential to ensure you and your passengers the utmost safety and confidence. There are many different companies providing good deals to taxi drivers, those with experience and clean driving records attracting the best discounts. So, as with any other kind of car insurance, taxi drivers will discover a variety of companies that can offer a level of cover to suit their particular requirements as long as their vehicle meets the requirements of the licensing authority under which they intend to operate.