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Testimony by Andrew Greenblatt, Policy Director of Independent Drivers Guild (IDG) on Intro 1050
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Andrew Greenblatt, Policy Director of the Independent Drivers Guild (IDG), testified in support of Intro 1050, which aims to lower the minimum personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage for for-hire vehicle drivers from $200,000 to $50,000. He argued that the current PIP insurance market is problematic for drivers, with high rates and unfair consequences for accidents.
- Greenblatt highlighted that insolvent companies serve 70% of the PIP insurance market, and rates are increasing rapidly.
- He explained how drivers can lose their jobs due to accidents that aren't their fault, without the opportunity to defend themselves.
- The IDG believes that lowering the minimum coverage would help alleviate the financial burden on drivers and reduce fraud in the system.