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We shop every carrier.
You pick the price.
Westway Agency of New York is a taxi insurance brokerage. We're not tied to one insurer — we work with the carriers writing in the yellow taxi and for-hire market and bring you back the options.
or call 212-977-4590
CARRIERS WE PLACE WITH
American Transit · Hereford · ATIC · Transit General · and others
WHY A BROKER
One call, or six
Going direct means calling each carrier yourself, filling in each application, and comparing quotes that aren't written the same way.
Through Westway
One application, every carrier
Quotes compared side by side
We handle the renewal each year
Same office as your loan and lease
Going direct
A separate application per carrier
Quotes you compare yourself
You track your own renewal date
A different company for each thing
COVERAGE
What we write, and for what
Find your vehicle type, then the coverage you need. Not sure which applies? Call and we'll work it out with you.
Yellow medallion taxi
Black car & livery
For-hire Uber & Lyft
Liability
Injury and damage you cause to others. TLC-mandated.
Physical damage
Damage to your own vehicle — collision and comprehensive.
Workers' compensation
Required if you have drivers on payroll.
Ask us
GETTING A QUOTE
Three steps, no obligation.
Already insured? Send us your current policy and we'll tell you whether we can beat it.
01
Send us the details
Vehicle, medallion number if you have one, and your current policy if you're switching.
02
We shop it
We take it to the carriers writing your vehicle type and bring back what they'll offer.
03
You choose
Compare the options side by side. No obligation if none of them work for you.
PRICING
What moves your premium
Carriers weigh these differently, which is why two quotes on the same vehicle can come back far apart. Knowing where you stand tells you what's worth fixing before renewal.
Driving record
Points, violations, and how recent they are.
Claims history
How many, how recent, and at fault or not.
Vehicle
Year, model, and what it costs to repair.
Coverage limits
Higher limits and lower deductibles cost more.
Years driving
Time holding a TLC licence counts in your favor.
How many vehicles
Fleets are rated differently to a single car.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What owners and drivers ask
Can I switch mid-policy?
Often yes, depending on your current carrier's cancellation terms. Send us the policy and we'll check.
Does a quote cost anything?
No. Quotes are free and there's no obligation to take one.
What does TLC require?
Minimum liability limits, which vary by vehicle class. We make sure your policy meets them.
Do you handle claims?
We're your broker throughout. Call us when something happens and we'll work it with the carrier.
I lease my medallion out. Who insures it?
Depends on your lease. Call us with the arrangement and we'll tell you where the cover needs to sit.
Can I insure a whole fleet?
Yes. Multiple vehicles and medallions on one account, with one renewal date.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What owners and drivers ask
Does a quote cost anything?
No. Quotes are free and there's no obligation to take one.
If you have an accident
Call us first. We'll tell you what to document and open the claim with the carrier.
Renewals
Yes. Multiple vehicles and medallions on one account, with one renewal date.
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