How much does taxi & rideshare insurance cost in South Carolina? (2026)
Taxi & Rideshare insurance pricing in South Carolina is shaped by the same state-specific bureau loss-cost filings that govern every commercial policy issued in South Carolina. Below: the most-recent South Carolina filings affecting taxi & rideshare operations, cited to their SERFF tracking numbers — primary-source, government-held pricing records. Read the full national context on the Taxi & Rideshare cost guide.
Recent rate-filing activity — 1 state filings across 1 commercial line
Commercial carriers can't charge whatever they want — each state's Department of Insurance must approve loss-cost filings before they take effect. These are primary-source, government-held records available on SERFF Filing Access. Cited below: the most-recent active filings affecting taxi & rideshare operations, with the real SERFF tracking number for each.
| Line | State | Overall change | Effective | SERFF tracking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC | SC | -0.4% voluntary loss cost decrease | Apr 1, 2026 | NCCI-134702984 |
Source: SERFF Filing Access (filingaccess.serff.com) — the official public-records interface for state Department of Insurance filings. Loss-cost changes shown are the overall bureau-wide change in each state; the actual impact on your quote depends on your class code, payroll, experience modifier, and carrier-specific loss-cost multiplier (LCM). Get a quote for your exact numbers.
Scope note: the filings tabulated above reflect NCCI class 9586 (Barber/Beauty Services) as an illustrative example of WC filing structure. Taxi/rideshare operators' actual WC class is NCCI 7370 (Taxicab Companies — Includes Drivers and Their Helpers) — taxi medallion + livery drivers typically classify under 7370; TNC drivers (Uber/Lyft) operating as W-2 employees would also use 7370; independent-contractor TNC drivers generally aren't subject to WC (no employer relationship). Taxi/rideshare premium and Period 2/3 commercial-auto loss costs are jointly bureau-filed (ISO + NCCI + state TNC statutes); the per-state ranges shown reflect cross-class WC mechanics rather than 7370 rates specifically. Confirm your specific class-code mapping at quote with your underwriter.
National context — Taxi & Rideshare insurance overview
Rideshare + taxi insurance is the most-misunderstood vertical in commercial transportation. TNC (Transportation Network Company) drivers operate under THREE different insurance regimes within a single shift — and the biggest unknown risk is the Period 1 coverage gap: the moment a rideshare driver turns on the Uber/Lyft app, most personal auto carriers exclude commercial use, but the TNC platform only provides contingent liability (typically state minimums of $50K bodily injury per person / $100K per incident / $25K property damage). Only once a ride is ACCEPTED (Period 2) or a passenger is in the vehicle (Period 3) does the TNC's $1M primary liability kick in. The standard fix: a rideshare endorsement on personal auto, typically $20-$50/month. NAIC + III.
Traditional taxi (non-TNC) is a completely different cost model — full Commercial Auto required, $5,000-$15,000+/year per vehicle. Most cab companies also carry General Liability for the dispatch office and Workers Comp under NCCI 7370 (Taxicab Co. — All Other Employees & Drivers).
Every number on this page is sourced from a named external publication (NAIC, III, III commercial-truck-insurance benchmark, NCCI). Use the calculator below to estimate your range, then get a real quote in 5 minutes from 10+ carriers.
National benchmark figures
Published cost ranges for Taxi & Rideshare insurance — useful as a national baseline against which the South Carolina filings above signal local direction.
Industry-typical market ranges (national)
Sourced from III, NCCI, ISO, NAIC, BLS, FMCSA, FDA, NRA — government and bureau publications, not from our quote form
Market ranges from published industry sources:
- Traditional taxi Commercial Auto (per vehicle): $5,000-$15,000+/year typical, depending on city, vehicle class, and driver mix (III commercial-truck-insurance benchmark Taxi)
- Rideshare endorsement on personal auto: $20-$50/month typical add-on — covers Period 1 (app on, no ride accepted) and bridges to the TNC's primary $1M coverage during Periods 2-3
- TNC platform-provided coverage (Periods 2-3): Both Uber and Lyft provide $1M primary liability + contingent collision/comprehensive once a ride is accepted (per NAIC TNC model)
- Period 1 contingent liability minimums (varies by state): Most adopting states require the TNC platform to provide at least $50K bodily injury per person / $100K per incident / $25K property damage during Period 1 (per NAIC TNC model law)
- General Liability (taxi operator with dispatch office): $800-$2,500/year typical for dispatch + premises exposure
- Workers Comp under NCCI 7370 (Taxicab Co. — All Other Employees & Drivers): typically $4-$10+ per $100 of payroll (high-hazard auto class)
- Surety bonds + state PUC fees: varies by city/state — NYC TLC and CA PUC are the most stringent
State variation: California, New York, Nevada, and New Mexico have stricter-than-NAIC-model TNC requirements. Most other states adopted the NAIC TNC model 2014-2016 with minor variation.
For South Carolina-specific direction, see the filed-rate table above.
Industry context — what published research says about Taxi & Rideshare coverage
- The three TNC periods: Period 0 — app off, personal time, personal auto applies. Period 1 — app on, no ride match yet, personal auto excludes commercial use, TNC provides only contingent liability at state minimums (typically $50K/$100K/$25K). Period 2 — ride accepted, driving to pickup, TNC provides $1M primary. Period 3 — passenger in vehicle, TNC provides $1M primary. NAIC TNC topic.
- Period 1 is the coverage gap window — the single biggest unknown risk for rideshare drivers. The moment you turn on Uber or Lyft, your personal auto carrier almost universally excludes commercial use. The TNC platform only provides contingent liability (state minimums) during Period 1 — not collision, not comprehensive, not full liability. A crash during Period 1 leaves the driver financially exposed. The standard fix: a rideshare endorsement on personal auto ($20-$50/month). III rideshare Q&A.
- III commercial-truck-insurance benchmark offers for-hire livery in 43 states — the largest commercial-auto carrier for taxi + rideshare + black-car + non-emergency medical transport (NEMT) + limo. Most full-time rideshare operators end up on a livery commercial-auto policy rather than a personal-auto endorsement. III commercial-insurance basics.
- NCCI 7370 (Taxicab Co. — All Other Employees & Drivers) is the standard Workers Compensation class for taxi drivers + nonscheduled limousine operations. The entire remuneration of all taxicab drivers must be included in the WC premium computation. Garage employees (mechanics) are separately rated under NCCI 8385. Loss costs typically $4-$10+ per $100 of payroll (high-hazard auto class). NCCI Atlas.
- State-by-state TNC regulatory variation: most states adopted the NAIC TNC model law 2014-2016. Nevada, New Mexico, and New York have stricter requirements. California has its own PUC (Public Utilities Commission) framework that pre-dates NAIC adoption. Verify your specific state with your DOI + your TNC contract terms. NAIC TNC topic.
How to lower your taxi & rideshare insurance cost
General levers that apply nationally — South Carolina operators may also have state-specific levers (e.g. non-subscriber WC, multi-jurisdiction permit consolidation).
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Sources cited (national context above)
- Commercial Ride-Sharing — Insurance Topics — National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), 2024
- Ride-sharing and insurance: Q&A — Insurance Information Institute (III), 2024
- Taxi Insurance — Insurance Information Institute (III), 2024
- Rideshare Insurance — Insurance Information Institute (III), 2024
- Taxi Insurance: Get Fast & Free Quotes — Insurance Information Institute (III), 2024
- NCCI Atlas Class Look-Up — Class 7370 (Taxicab Co. — All Other Employees & Drivers) — National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), 2024