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Injured in a rideshare or taxi accident in Victoria?

General information for people in Victoria · ORLA Connect

Rideshare drivers (Uber, Didi, Ola), taxi drivers and their passengers are all covered by Victoria's TAC no-fault scheme if injured in a transport accident - including support for lost income.

Drivers are covered too

As a rideshare or taxi driver, a transport accident that injures you is covered by the TAC - medical treatment and income support - regardless of who was at fault.

Proving your income

Because rideshare and taxi income can vary, a loss-of-earnings claim often needs evidence such as trip records, bank statements, BAS or tax returns, or platform earnings reports. A lawyer experienced with driver claims knows what the TAC looks for.

Passengers are covered

If you were a passenger injured in a rideshare or taxi, you are also covered by the TAC for your injuries - you do not need to have been driving.

Your vehicle and third parties

The TAC covers injuries, not vehicle damage. Damage to your car, or recovery from an at-fault driver, is handled separately through insurance or a recovery claim, which some firms run alongside your injury claim.

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Can Uber or Didi drivers claim TAC?
Yes. A transport-accident injury is covered by the TAC no-fault scheme whether you are a private driver, a rideshare driver or a taxi driver.
How do I prove my rideshare income for a claim?
With records like platform earnings reports, bank statements and tax returns. A lawyer familiar with driver claims can help you present this.
What if another driver or a passenger caused the accident?
Your TAC injury benefits are no-fault. If someone else was at fault and you are seriously injured, you may also have a common-law claim.
Are passengers covered?
Yes - injured passengers in a rideshare or taxi are covered by the TAC.

This article is general information only and is not legal advice. For advice about your situation, post your matter and a matched Victorian law firm can help.