Taxisure Says …
The purpose of these articles is to give general information only and should not be construed in any way as advice.
Useful tips during the “Silly Season”
USEFUL TIPS DURING THE "SILLY" SEASON Make sure your taxi insurance is up to date and has enough coverage to protect both your passengers and drivers. It’s not just about insuring your vehicle; you also need coverage for potential passenger-related liabilities....
Why Taxi Insurance Matters
Why Taxi Insurance Matters: Taxis are a vital component of South Africa’s transportation network and play a significant role in the country’s economy. They cover substantial distances annually, ferrying approximately 14 million people daily – making them...
Reckless driving might crash your claim
Your claim may be rejected if your driver was speeding Insuring your taxis is not where your responsibility ends in protecting these valuable assets. Drivers must also take ‘reasonable precautions’ to prevent accidents, which includes sticking to the speed limit. Read...
Expired licences? Your claims might still be valid.
SA’s licence printing machine has been fixed. The country’s only licence printing machine has been repaired, according to the Minister of Transport. The machine broke down in November last year and has left taxi owners and operators wondering if their fleet would...
Public liability claims mean you need more than just passenger liability cover
You probably already have passenger liability insurance that protects your taxi business against claims relating to the injury or death of passengers. (If you don’t, read this article now to find out why passenger liability cover is important.) Public liability, on...
Normal car insurance won’t cover your taxi
Transporting passengers? You need Taxi Insurance. If you own and/or operate a taxi you need to protect your investment, and your livelihood, with taxi insurance, which specifically caters to this vitally important industry. Why? Because your regular vehicle insurance...
Miss T Says: “We too will survive.”
It’s not the first time that the transport industry has been rocked. The streets of New York in 1900 were dominated by horse carriages, just a year or two later the horse carriages had been retired for “motor buses.” We too, will adapt and survive. Times...
Miss T Says: “What are the Top 10 reasons for motor claims being rejected.”
Whether you’re driving across the country to visit family, or just popping out to the shops, it’s important to know that your car insurance will cover you should you be involved in an accident. You never know when you’re going to be involved in an accident, so to...
Miss T says: “What is an approved tracking system?”
When providing theft and hijack cover for insured vehicles, many insurers require approved tracking and recovery devices to be fitted and active on vehicles which exceed certain values. These values are as follows: Trucks and buses: R500 000 Sedans and Light Delivery...
Miss T Says: “What Do You Know About The New Road Accident Fund Benefit Scheme?”
If politicians have their way, the Road Accident Fund will soon be replaced by a new system called the Road Accident Fund Benefit Scheme. It’s claimed that road accident victims will be able to receive more benefits through this scheme than through the previous...
Mis T Says: “Ngena Sihambe Port Elizabeth!”
Miss T, our claims administrator, Seko and our CEO Dan, recently joined forces with CTU to visit the executive and members of the Uncedo Taxi Association in Port Elizabeth. While they were there, they gave away a number of prizes to lucky winners as part of our Ngena...
Miss T says: “Taxi Insurance vs Normal Car Insurance. Know the Difference.”
As a Taxi owner or operator in South Africa, you know all about the dangers of driving on our roads. If anything happens to your taxi, do you have adequate cover to make sure your business doesn’t suffer? Vehicle insurance is a must, but insurance designed...
