Car owners are likely to know what their car insurance covers as their policy is purchased and tailored to their requirements. But as a car sharing driver, are you aware of your car insurance provided? Fret not. Here is a summary of insurance coverage offered by car sharing providers in Singapore.

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BlueSG

BlueSG provides third-party insurance coverage for its vehicles, but it is only applicable when the driver is within the BlueSG zone.

There is unlimited coverage for death/bodily injury to any person in a single accident. Furthermore, users can claim up to $5,000,000 per claim/a series of claims resulting from one instance of damage to property due to the accident. And if required, medical expenses up to $1,000 is covered for the driver and each person per accident.

Unlike most car sharing services, BlueSG covers personal accident insurance for the driver and each passenger for up to $50,000. However, a downside is that it only covers passengers aged 16 - 65 years of age at the time of injury. Lastly, there is no coverage for any damages or loss to the driver's property during the usage of BlueSG services.

The table below is the excess payable in the event of an accident:

Own damage excess payable (refers to damage caused to a BlueSG car)

Third-party excess payable (refers to claims paid or to be paid by any BlueSG/BlueSG insurer to third parties for personal injury, property damage or otherwise)

 
 
Tribecar

Tribecar offers a third-party party, fire and theft coverage for its vehicles within Singapore. However, if users deem the insurance coverage insufficient, they can choose from two additional add-on options to expand their existing coverage.

The first additional coverage plan offered by Tribecar is the Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), which covers the hirer and authorised drivers up to 68-years old.

The other additional coverage plan offered is the Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), which reduces the insurance excess for both own damage and third-party damage by 50% in the event of an accident. However, CDW is only applicable to selected vehicles under the economy car/MPV category. The cost of the CDW is 6% - 10% of the total rental fee, depending on the vehicle type.

Own damage excess

Third-party excess

Own damage excess (super economy category 1,000cc - 2,500cc)

 Third-party excess (super economy category)



Drivelah

Drivelah offers comprehensive coverage for cars 12 years and below and third-party coverage for cars above 12 years of age within Singapore, West Malaysia, and Thailand.

For both comprehensive and third-party coverage, users can claim an unlimited amount for legal liability for injury, damage, legal services, costs and expenses for death or bodily injury, and up to $5,000,000 for damages to third-party property.

For loss/damage to the vehicle due to accident, fire or theft, there is coverage of up to the car part's market value of the car part at the time of loss/damage. Lastly, personal accident up to $50,000 and medical expenses up to $1,000 is covered. However, this is only applicable for comprehensive coverage.

The table below is the excess payable in the event of an accident:

Standard excess

Additional excess (for drivers between 22 and 24 years old)

*Any additional damages/charges will be borne by the user
 
 
GetGo

GetGo offers third-party coverage for its vehicles, only within Singapore.

If users deem the insurance coverage to be insufficient, they can opt for CDW to reduce the insurance excess for both own damage and third-party damage by 50% in the event of an accident. The cost of the CDW is 5% of the total rental fee, depending on the vehicle type.

The table below is the excess payable in the event of an accident:

Experienced drivers (Above 22-years old with more than 2 years of driving experience)

Young/New drivers (22 Years old and below OR less than 2 years of driving experience)

 
  
Car Lite

Car Lite offers third-party, fire and theft coverage for its vehicles within Singapore and West Malaysia, only if declared. However, personal injuries and death are not covered.

Suppose users deem the insurance coverage to be insufficient. In that case, they can add Personal Accident Insurance for 5% of the total rental fee and CDW for 10% of the total rental fee to reduce the insurance excess for both own damage and third-party damage by 50% in the event of an accident.

The table below is the excess payable in the event of an accident:

Experienced drivers (Above 22-years old with more than 2 years of driving experience)


Young/New drivers (22-years old and below OR less than 2 years of driving experience)

 
 
Shariot

Shariot offers third-party coverage for its vehicles within Singapore and West Malaysia (you need to declare your intent to travel to Malaysia during the booking phase).

If users deem the insurance coverage to be insufficient, they can opt for CDW to reduce the insurance excess for both own damage and third-party damage by 50% in the event of an accident. The cost of the CDW is 10% of the total rental fees.

The table below is the excess payable in the event of an accident:

Experienced Drivers (Above 22-years old with more than 2 years of driving experience)

Young/New Drivers (22-years old and below OR less than 2 years of driving experience)

  
 
Car Club

Car Club offers comprehensive coverage for its vehicles within Singapore and Malaysia.

However, suppose the users deem the insurance coverage to be insufficient, they can opt for CDW to reduce the insurance excess for both own damage and third-party damage by 50% in the event of an accident.

The cost of the CDW varies depending on the vehicle type, as follows:

• Economy/Plus/Premium category: $1 per hour, capped at $5 for a 24-hours block
• Luxury category: $2 per hour, capped at $10 for a 24-hour block
• Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet: $10 for a 24-hour block

The excess ranges around $3,000 and may vary depending on the driver's experience and driving history.
 
 
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