The issue of insurance has been a thorny one for ride-sharing services including Lyft and Uber — when their drivers are between fares, it becomes a gray area regarding responsibilities in the case of an accident. Today both companies have taken steps to address such problems. On-demand ride-sharing startup Lyft announced today that its insurance will cover drivers even at times when they are not providing rides. This comes after it introduced additional insurance coverage in February, providing for_uninsured or underinsured motorists, as well as cases of collision. In the meantime, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick told the New York Times...

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