Deliveroo riders given free accident insurance cover

Deliveroo has teamed up with cyclist insurer Bikmo to provide free accident cover to more than 15,000 self-employed riders in Britain
Rui Vieira

More than 15,000 Deliveroo cyclists and scooter riders in Britain are being given free accident insurance cover to protect them if they are involved in a crash.

The food delivery company has teamed up with specialist cyclist insurer Bikmo to provide the accident cover to the self-employed riders.

The scheme will cover medical expenses up to £7,500, as well as £50 a night if the rider is forced to stay in hospital overnight — up to a maximum of £3,000 — and £3,000 in funeral expenses. It will also cover up to 75 per cent of average gross income for up to 30 days while the rider is off the road recovering, while cyclists will receive up to £1 million in public liability cover.

The package is also being provided to riders in Ireland, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Singapore and Hong Kong and will cost the company about £10 million.

Deliveroo founder and chief executive Will Shu said: “It’s important that Deliveroo riders are protected whilst out on the road, so we’re delighted that this leading insurance package will be available to all riders completely free. We know riders value the flexibility of being able to fit their work around their life, but they also deserve security if they’re involved in an accident.

“This insurance gives riders security whilst they’re out delivering great food and maintains the flexible work they value.

“This is just one way we are working to increase riders’ security. We would like to go further, but are currently constrained by the law.

“Deliveroo will continue arguing for the law to be updated so on-demand companies can offer both flexibility and security.”

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