Paratransit Insurance
Specialty insurance solutions for paratransit businesses & services
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At XINSURANCE, we understand the unique challenges you face, and that’s why we provide specialty insurance solutions designed specifically for you. Safeguard your paratransit business against the unexpected, while ensuring your passengers and customers receive the service they deserve. Don’t settle for cheap insurance – choose XINSURANCE for solutions that are as exceptional as the service you provide.
What is Paratransit Insurance and Why You Should Have It
Paratransit insurance is a type of specialty liability insurance solution tailored for those providing transportation services to individuals with disabilities or senior citizens who need extra assistance. It can offer protection from accidents, theft, and damage that might happen while providing paratransit services.
Having specialty paratransit insurance is paramount to protect the needs and safety of the community you serve, your business, and your employees. Without adequate coverage, your business could face costly legal and financial setbacks in the event of an accident or incident. This could result in a damaged reputation and decreased community trust, ultimately detracting from the quality of your services. With specialized coverage, your business can be protected against unforeseen events, allowing you to provide your services with confidence and peace of mind.
Types of Paratransit Services & Vehicles We Can Help
- Vehicles owned by social services organizations and healthcare providers that offer transportation services to their patients
- Transportation Services for People with Disabilities
- Transportation Services for Senior Citizens
- Vans and Buses
- Vehicles with Ramp Lifts
- Taxis
- Ambulettes and Medicars
- Shuttle Services
- And More!
Coverage Options for Paratransit Insurance
Commercial General Liability
Provides coverage for injuries and property damage sustained by third parties.
Commercial Auto*
Provides auto liability coverage for your company-owned or personally-owned vehicle primarily used for business purposes. Learn more.
*Available in most states
New Operators
Offers coverage for new/inexperienced paratransit vehicle drivers.
Hired & Non-Owned Auto*
Hired auto insurance covers paratransit vehicles you lease or rent, while non-owned coverage applies when employees use their personal vehicles to provide paratransit services.
*Available in most states
Physical Damage - Collision
Can pay for damages to your vehicle if it collides with another object or overturns or rolls.
Physical Damage - Comprehensive
Can cover non-accident-related damage like theft, vandalism, hail, or fire.
TRU Umbrella
Additional coverage to fill the gaps and cover the exclusions in your existing policy. Learn more.
Professional Liability
Coverage for claims regarding negligent acts and more. Learn more.
Alleged Assault and Battery Liability
Coverage for claims against you regarding assault and/or battery.
Alleged Sexual Abuse and Molestation Liability
Coverage for claims against you regarding sexual abuse and/or molestation.
Animal Liability
Provides coverage for third-party bodily injury and property damage caused by an animal that you own, such as a service dog. Learn more.
Communicable Disease Liability
This is a policy enhancement that provides coverage for negligent exposure to any Declared Pandemic Disease or Pathogen, including COVID-19. Learn more.
Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability
Protects people from personal losses if they are sued as a result of serving as a director or an officer of an organization. Learn more.
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)
Covers liabilities related to employment that aren’t on-the-job injuries. Some of the things it covers may include sexual harassment suits and wrongful termination suits.
Personal Liability
Personal liability protection in the event of an accident and a claim is made against you. Learn more.
Premises Liability
Protects against claims for slips, trips, and falls on the property due to negligence.
Property Coverage
Covers the building and its contents from weather-related risks, vandalism, theft, and more. Learn more.
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FAQ About Paratransit Insurance
What Does Paratransit Insurance Cover?
The type of insurance coverage needed for your paratransit services will depend on your unique circumstances. XINSURANCE does not provide a cookie-cutter policy that applies to everyone. Instead, we talk to you and learn more about you and/or your business. We then come up with an insurance solution that provides customized coverage based on your needs. This all-in-one approach allows you to pick the coverage you want to have on your insurance policy.
Typically, a paratransit insurance policy should have coverage for third-party liability, physical damage to vehicles, and commercial auto-related coverages such as new operators coverage and hired and non-owned auto liability.
Why Do Paratransit Businesses Need Specialty Insurance?
Paratransit businesses need specialty insurance because it provides tailored coverage specific to the risks and challenges of transporting individuals with disabilities or senior citizens. It protects businesses from the financial and legal consequences of accidents or incidents that may occur during transportation operations.
Are There Any Specific Requirements or Regulations for Paratransit Insurance?
The specific requirements and regulations for paratransit insurance may vary depending on the jurisdiction, state, or local regulations. It is important for paratransit businesses to comply with the necessary insurance coverage mandates and regulations imposed by the authorities they operate under.
Can I Be Insured if I've Been Dropped or Rejected by an Insurance Company?
Yes, XINSURANCE can help you even if you’ve been declined, canceled, or non-renewed by an insurance company. We step in to provide an insurance solution when others can’t or won’t.
Typical Paratransit Commercial Insurance Claims
The following scenarios represent situations where your company will benefit from carrying paratransit insurance:
- Your driver backs a van up to a wheelchair ramp and strikes a pedestrian he didn’t see in the path. The bodily injury component of liability insurance will cover the pedestrian’s medical expenses and provide lawsuit protection.
- Your company’s van collides with the rear of another auto in heavy traffic, causing extensive damage. Your policy’s property damage coverage would pay to repair the other vehicle, while the collision component of physical damage protection will cover the repairs to your van.
- You come out to your business facility’s parking lot one morning and discover that one of your paratransit vans has been stolen. If you have comprehensive coverage, your policy will compensate you for the loss.
- One of your drivers travels too fast around a sharp curve, resulting in an injury to a passenger. Your policy’s medical coverage would pay for the passenger’s medical bills.
Could You Benefit From Better Coverage?
Operating a paratransit company provides a much-needed service to any community, but it also presents some risks. Because these vehicles spend so much time on the road, the risk of an accident is high. An injured party could sue the service provider, resulting in a significant, potentially devastating financial loss for the company.
While liability insurance can protect against these losses, it’s not easy to obtain a policy, as many insurance companies don’t want the exposure. If you’re looking for a reliable paratransit insurance partner, XINSURANCE is ready to help.
Know the Facts
More than 223 million passenger trips using paratransit services are recorded each year, serving tens of millions of riders in the U.S.
Each year, approximately 3,000 people in the U.S. lose their lives to car accidents resulting from distracted drivers.
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At XINSURANCE, we believe in taking an active role in defending the interests of our customers. When an insured is facing challenges such as frivolous lawsuits or unfounded charges, we take pride in staying by their side.
Unique Requirements are Our Specialty
XINSURANCE specializes in covering the extraordinary cases that other agents lack expertise in. If you need something insured and can’t find a policy for it anywhere else — chances are our team will know exactly how to get you coverage for it.
Built-For-You Flexibility & Dedicated Support
The XINSURANCE approach to coverage is anything but “one size fits all”. Our specialty insurance experts work one-on-one with you to fully understand your circumstances, insurance needs, and high-risk areas up front. This means that by the time your policy is issued, we're fully prepared to support you through the worst-case scenarios — not drop you when an incident, claim, or lawsuit occurs.
More of Your Coverage - All In One Place
Though your policies won’t be “one size fits all,” XINSURANCE does take an all-in-one approach to insurance. This means that instead of buying several policies, we’re able to offer coverage solutions for your various needs all in one plan.
What You Can Expect From Our Team
Insurance solutions tailored to your needs
Expansive coverage options
Expert support when facing frivolous charges
Dedicated support & service
Buses
The transportation industry is diverse. XINSURANCE provides solutions for school buses, shuttle buses, commercial buses, paratransit buses, charter buses, party buses, tour buses, and more.
Commercial Auto
We provide specialty insurance solutions for any number of commercial auto needs, from commercial trucking, taxi cabs, limousines, buses, medical transport vehicles, and more.
TRU Umbrella
TRU Umbrella coverage is customized to fit your unique needs by filling the gaps and covering the exclusions in your primary policy for work, home, and play.