Beware of Gypsy Cabs

auto insurance companies are becoming more careful in investigating car crashes to make sure they do not involve “gypsy cabs” or situations where passengers pay a private individual for a ride, even though they are not licensed as a business, taxi or have not met rideshare regulations. Insurance companies are saying passengers are not covered for injuries in these situations, and it’s an important warning to consumers.

There is a whole industry of gypsy cab drivers on the roads in wake of the rideshare legislation. They are simply ignoring the regulations and setting up social media pages advertising their services. They may also grow their business by word of mouth and by serving the same passengers they know well. Their prices may undercut other ride services, but there is a huge catch in the bargain: there may be no insurance in case of a car accident.

Gypsy cab drivers can offer cheaper fares for two reasons: they don’t buy the proper commercial insurance, and they fail to report their earnings to the state and federal government, so they don’t pay taxes.

Don’t take a chance! The odds are you will arrive at your destination safely. But the few dollars you save will look like a really poor investment if something goes wrong along the way, and you end up hurt in a car accident.

Airport Transportation Service of Inverness Florida LLC is a licensed Business in Citrus County and has been operating 7 years. Our autos are Commercially Insured for the express purpose of prescheduduled Black Car Private Transportation within the State of Florida. We are registered with the State of Florida and Business licensed by Citrus County. We will show all documents and insurance ID card on request. Many other people who are gypsy car companies talk the talk but will not provide these documents, seeing is believing. They feel that Florida is a right to work State and they can disregard the rules especially involving correct insurance which cost exceeds $7000+ per car Annually, btw Commercial Auto Insurance is ALWAYS IN THE BUSINESS NAME NEVER IN THE OPERATORS NAME annually not bi-annually as in personal liability insurance. Personal liability only covers passengers who do not pay the driver a fee.