Roland Perry wrote:
In message , at 01:00:38 on Thu, 6 Apr
2017, Neil Williams remarked:
Why "of course"?
Because it's already been discussed.
OK, remind me. Is it some kind of US minicab-law or something else?

No, it just came up on the thread further up that Uber in the US
provide insurance cover for hire and reward when you are signed onto
the app, and a higher level when a passenger is on board, that's all.

Why do they provide that in the USA and not the UK?

Just speculation, but perhaps it's harder to check if Uber drivers in the
US have procured suitable insurance themselves? Or maybe it's much cheaper
to purchase collectively?