UberAnnouncement
City of Boston Delivery Insurance Addendum January 9, 2026
Summary
Effective January 9, 2026, this City of Boston addendum describes insurance Portier, LLC and/or Schleuder, LLC maintains for delivery services performed under its agreements. For motorized bicycles below 30 mph and transportation modes requiring registration under M.G.L. c. 90, § 1A, coverage is $50,000/$100,000/$50,000 while available before matching, then $1 million for death, bodily injury, and property damage after accepting a request until delivery completion or cancellation; physical-damage coverage may apply with a $2,500 deductible when personal comprehensive and collision coverage exists. For electric bicycles below 30 mph, accepted-trip coverage is $50,000/$100,000/$30,000. No other periods are covered, personal policies may exclude delivery activity, and the Company may verify insurance information.
Context
The addendum applies within Boston city limits and informs individuals who have made deliveries in Massachusetts or may choose to make deliveries in Boston in the future. It states that only the coverage specifically described is currently maintained on their behalf.
Takeaways
For motorized bicycles below 30 mph and registration-required transportation modes, coverage before matching is $50,000 per person, $100,000 per incident, and $50,000 for property damage.
After a delivery request is accepted, qualifying motorized modes receive $1 million in primary automobile liability coverage until the last good is delivered or the trip is canceled, whichever is later.
Electric bicycles below 30 mph receive $50,000/$100,000/$30,000 in primary liability coverage only from request acceptance through delivery completion or cancellation.
FAQ
When does the $1 million coverage for qualifying motorized modes begin and end?
It begins when a delivery request is accepted in the Uber application. It ends when the last good has been delivered or a trip is canceled, whichever is later.
Does the Company cover damage to a driver's vehicle?
For qualifying motorized trips, the Company maintains physical-damage coverage if the driver has personal comprehensive and collision coverage. The deductible is $2,500.
Is delivery activity covered while a driver is only available for requests?
For qualifying motorized bicycles and registration-required modes, primary automobile liability coverage applies while logged in and available before matching, with limits of $50,000 per person, $100,000 per incident, and $50,000 for property damage. The addendum warns that a personal automobile policy might not provide coverage during delivery activity.
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