Ontario auto-insurance guide

Ridesharing and carsharing insurance in Ontario

Rideshare and carshare activity can require specialty insurance arrangements approved for Ontario.

RideshareSpecialty

Updated for Ontario rules in force August 11, 2026 · Megan R. Fairview

Personal policy alone may not be enough

Coverage can change when the driver is logged into a platform or carrying passengers.

Platform insurance has defined periods

Different coverage can apply while waiting for a trip, en route or carrying a passenger.

Disclose the use

The personal insurer should know about rideshare or carshare activity.

Use current FSRA-approved product information

Platform and insurer arrangements can change.

Ontario-specific educational summary. Your actual rights and coverage come from the Insurance Act, regulations, the current Ontario Automobile Policy (OAP 1), your certificate, endorsements and the facts of the claim. Do not change coverage based only on a general web article.