Are scooter riders on L-plates who deliver food properly insured to do so?

What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

Are scooter riders on L-plates who deliver food properly insured to do so?

I see huge number of food delivery motorbike and scooter riders, all riding on L-plates plates and therefore learner licences.

Given the high cost of motor and bike insurance, I do not believe any learner rider can have business insurance on a motorbike/scooter learner licence? These delivery drivers are obviously working by delivering take out food etc..

How do the public report suspected incidence?

Asked on 23 October 2024 by Mad

Answered by David Ross

Delivery riders require hire and reward insurance, and there are some insurance companies that offer this kind of cover even if the riders are still on L-plates, while some fast food companies offer this insurance themselves. If you believe a rider is operating without the correct insurance you can report it to the police using the non-emergency number 101.

Tags: insurance delivery driver

Similar questions

Am I liable for making a delivery for my work without having business insurance?

I was recently stopped for making a food delivery from the kebab shop I work in. On the day, one of our drivers did not turn up so the boss asked me to make a delivery which was very late. As I was about...

My new car was delivered in bad condition - can I reject it?

I bought a new Jeep Renegade via Carwow. Firstly, it was driven to my home, from the dealer, which I have since noted is some 240 miles away. This was never discussed. Bad enough but it the actual mileage...

Is it possible to get repatriation cover while in Europe?

We are taking delivery of a brand new VW campervan and planning on taking it to Europe in September. The VW warranty provides breakdown cover in Europe for 3 years but I don't believe it extends to repatriation...