Thousands of taxis uninsured

CONSUMER Affairs Victoria is investigating claims that 'dodgy' taxi clubs are defrauding taxi drivers involved in car accidents and leaving other road users with hefty bills after refusing to pay legitimate claims.

Thousands of taxis have no third-party property insurance and taxi operators are instead funding 'shadowy' unregulated schemes, which pay for repairs to damaged taxis but often fail to cover other drivers in accidents.

Read more at The Age website: Thousands of Taxis uninsured