BLACK CAB RESCUE: AA launches new breakdown cover for taxi drivers
Taxi drivers can now enhance their AA breakdown cover by adding Commercial Use Vehicle (CUV) protection or purchasing it as a stand-alone product.
The AA’s standard breakdown cover only applies to vehicles used for private or domestic purposes. However, with the new Commercial Use option, taxi drivers can now extend their cover to vehicles used for business. This includes vehicles transporting people, goods, or equipment in exchange for payment.
Eligible vehicles for this cover include black cabs, minicabs, private hire vehicles, and other taxis. Drivers can combine both private and commercial vehicle cover under one policy, making it easier and more cost-effective to ensure full protection.
For those using their vehicle for commercial activities, CUV cover is essential to guarantee support in the event of a breakdown. This option is particularly relevant for those carrying passengers or goods as part of their work.
The new service arrives after AA patrols recently lent their expertise to the Magical Taxi Tour, a celebrated annual event.
This year’s tour took over 200 sick and terminally ill children on a 560-mile journey from Canary Wharf to Disneyland Paris. AA volunteers played a critical role in ensuring the success of the trip, performing essential vehicle maintenance, including a crucial engine repair in Calais.
With nearly 100 black cabs participating, the event was supported by the City of London Police, Gendarmerie Nationale, and the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. This collaboration highlights the AA’s ongoing commitment to supporting the taxi industry and charitable causes.
