Uber and Lyft Crashes in Pennsylvania
Ridesharing is an increasingly popular form of transportation throughout Pennsylvania. In some ways, rideshare has improved roadway safety, making it more likely for people to avoid drunk or otherwise impaired driving. However, rideshare drivers can still be inexperienced, negligent, or distracted, and the crashes that result can pose a serious danger to others on the road.Why Do Rideshare Crashes Happen in Pennsylvania?
Rideshare drivers may have a collision for the same reasons as other drivers. After all, rideshare drivers are not professional drivers with commercial driver's licenses. Rideshare drivers do not have specific training; they just must have a clean driving record and a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. The vast majority of rideshare trips pass without incident, but the quality of each rideshare trip may vary dramatically. Uber and Lyft crashes may be caused by:- Speeding or failing to follow the rules of the road
- Distracted driving
- Fatigued driving
- Impaired driving
- Dangerous driving by a third party
- Bad weather and other road problems
- Poorly maintained vehicles

Will Uber or Lyft Cover the Damages?
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft provide insurance policies for accidents involving their drivers while on the clock and engaged in a rideshare transaction. This insurance is required by the state and touted as a benefit of choosing their companies. It is important to understand the three periods that are used to determine whether this insurance applies. The periods of driving are as follows:- Period 1: The driver has the app turned on and is waiting for a ride but has not yet accepted or engaged in a ride.
- Period 2: The driver has accepted a ride request but has not yet picked up the passenger.
- Period 3: The driver has the app turned on and is currently transporting an accepted ride request.
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