Shriram Passenger Carrying Vehicle Insurance Policy
covers for commercial vehicles that transports
passengers from one place to other for losses and
damages such as accidents, natural disasters,
man-made disasters and so on by the passenger
carrying vehicle insurance policy
A passenger carrying vehicle insurance policy is a
contract between the vehicle owner and the insurer
against various insured events
The Indian Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 mandates that
all vehicles must be insured with third-party
motor insurance to prevent losses and damages to
the third-party vehicle/owner/property
Bus insurance, van insurance, taxi/cab insurance
and auto-rickshaw insurance are the most common
types of passenger carrying vehicle insurance
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With our end-to-end digital platform, one can buy,
renew and claim passenger carrying vehicle
insurance from the comfort of their own home
At a budget-friendly premium, Shriram Passenger
Carrying Vehicle Insurance offers comprehensive
protection against natural and man-made disaster
damages
To ensure timely assistance, claims are settled
within a short period. With our dedicated team,
Shriram Passenger Carrying Vehicle Insurance
provides round-the-clock claims support
Comprehensive Coverage includes Third-Party and Own
Damage Coverage, as well as Compulsory Personal Accident
cover (CPA). With Shriram Comprehensive Insurance
policy, choose suitable add-ons to enhance your coverage
Own Damage Coverage
Own Damage (OD) covers damages resulting from accidents,
theft, fire, natural calamities and man-made disasters
Third-Party Coverage
According to Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act,
1988, Third-Party coverage is mandatory. Third-party
(opponent vehicle owner/pedestrian) passenger carrying
vehicle insurance covers liability for third-party
vehicle/property damage and third-party injury
How to Calculate Shriram Passenger Carrying Vehicle
Insurance Premium?
The premium for Shriram Passenger Carrying Vehicle Insurance
will be determined by various factors, including the type of
vehicle, model and variant, year of manufacture, Insured
Declared Value (IDV), type of insurance policy and add-ons
Make and Model/Variant
The make and model/variant of the vehicle are the
primary components in calculating a passenger carrying
vehicle insurance premium
Year of Manufacture
The vehicle's manufacturing year is essential to
determine its IDV. A vehicle's depreciation cost
will rise as the year progresses hence the IDV of the
vehicle changes accordingly
Insured Declared Value
The Insured Declared Value (IDV) is the vehicle's
current market value. It is the maximum amount the
insurer will pay to the insured, if the vehicle suffers
a total loss in an accident
Type of Insurance
In India, third-party passenger carrying vehicle
insurance is mandatory. The premium for Third-Party
passenger carrying vehicle insurance depends on the
vehicle's cubic capacity
Add-ons
Individuals can choose an add-on based on their
requirements. This adds to the cost of a standard
passenger carrying vehicle insurance policy
Benefits of Renewing Shriram Passenger
Carrying
Vehicle Insurance Online
Renewing your passenger carrying vehicle insurance policy
is quick and easy with Shriram General Insurance's
digital platform. Online renewal of passenger carrying
vehicle insurance provides the following benefits:
Effortless and time-saving
Paperless Process
Quick renewal
Advantage of No Claim Bonus s
Avoid insurance break-ins
How to Save on your Shriram Passenger Carrying Vehicle
Insurance Premium?
The factors mentioned here can help an insured to save on
their vehicle insurance premium
01
Choosing Policy
Shriram General Insurance offers several types of
passenger carrying vehicle insurance policies. A
comprehensive insurance policy for passenger carrying
vehicles is the smart option for protecting your
vehicle
02
Selection of Add-ons
Add-ons should be purchased with additional care.
However, choosing the right add-ons will ensure
maximum coverage for your vehicle
03
Deductibles
Deductibles are out-of-pocket expenses that the
insured must pay during a claim. Make sure to check on
voluntary deductibles before you purchase a passenger
carrying vehicle insurance policy
04
Renewing On-time
Keeping your No Claim Bonus (NCB) intact requires
renewing your insurance policy on time. Any break-in
insurance will affect the No Claim Bonus
05
Installing Anti-Theft Devices
Taking theft precautions, such as installing an
anti-theft device (approved by ARAI), can result in
affordable insurance premiums for passenger carrying
vehicles
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Shriram Passenger Carrying Vehicle
Insurance policy valid
The Shriram Passenger Carrying Vehicle Insurance policy
has a minimum validity period of 12 months. The maximum
validity period is determined by the chosen policy
period at the time of purchase/renewal
Can I pay the premium of Shriram Passenger Carrying
Vehicle Insurance policy in instalments?
No, the premium for Shriram Passenger Carrying Vehicle
Insurance cannot be paid in instalments. The premium
amount has to be paid as a single payment at the time of
policy purchase/renewal
Who needs Passenger Carrying Vehicle Insurance?
Any individual or business entity using a vehicle for the purpose of transporting goods must obtain Passenger Carrying Vehicle Insurance. For example, vehicles such as trucks, tractors, construction vehicles or any other heavy vehicle
How does Shriram Passenger Carrying Vehicle Insurance claim process work?