If you drive a taxi or private hire vehicle, being off the road means lost fares. This guide covers what to do after a non-fault accident and how to minimise the impact on your earnings.
Your vehicle is your business
As a taxi driver, downtime directly reduces your income. The priority after a non-fault accident is getting a suitable licensed replacement vehicle so you can keep working while your own vehicle is repaired or your claim is settled.
At the scene
- Stop safely and check everyone for injuries
- Exchange details with the other driver and note their registration
- Take photos and video of the scene and damage
- Get witness details if anyone saw what happened
- Avoid admitting fault — liability is decided on evidence
Getting back to work fast
The sooner you’re back on the road, the less an accident costs you. A good accident management company understands the urgency for taxi and private hire drivers and prioritises a fast turnaround.
What it costs you
For a genuine non-fault accident, nothing. Your replacement vehicle, recovery and repairs are all recovered from the at-fault driver’s insurer. Your own insurance and no-claims bonus stay untouched.
Injured in the accident?
If you’ve suffered any injury, our team can support a personal injury claim alongside your vehicle claim to get you fair compensation.
Been in a non-fault accident?
Our team is available 24/7. We handle everything — recovery, a replacement vehicle, repairs and your claim — at no cost to you.
Please note: this article is general information about how non-fault accident claims usually work. It is not legal advice and does not create a client relationship. Every claim turns on its own facts — if you need advice on your situation, get in touch and we’ll talk it through with you.