County Insurance scheme boosts taxi drivers during pandemic

South Cheshire insurance specialist County Insurance is helping taxi drivers get into top gear during pandemic.

It is helping cabbies support frontline workers amid the coronavirus crisis after an extension of its insurance policies.

InsureTaxi, part of the Crewe-based County Group, is allowing taxi drivers to carry out voluntary work giving “rides” to small parcels, takeaways and shopping destined for NHS staff and vulnerable people.

Many are providing services free of charge and took the chance to put a smile on faces delivering Easter eggs to their local communities.

Gary Fennah, County Group head of taxi sales, said: “We have negotiated with our panel of insurers to extend policies.

“Many insurers have made these changes free of charge and it has been heart-warming to see the response of taxi drivers as a result.

“Thousands are now doing their bit to ensure people in their local communities have access to essentials.

“They are picking up and delivering ‘Click and Collect’ food orders, parcels and prescriptions.

“Others are carrying out voluntary tasks for the NHS such as delivering medical supplies from one hospital to another.

“Our aim was to support the country while keeping taxi drivers on the road.

“We are hearing great stories of resilience and resourcefulness amongst the taxi driving community and salute their efforts as unsung heroes.”

The County Group has links with insurers allowing them to find a range of different insurance solutions ranging from taxi breakdown cover to taxi replacement vehicle insurance.

The company employs more than 70 people at its Crewe Business Park headquarters.

For taxi drivers who can’t work or are choosing not to during the crisis, there are different payment options, payment holidays or reduced level of cover.