Thank you for joining
The Black Car Fund and Driver Benefits today!
11,709 Black Car drivers have signed up for their benefits
We’re here to
How The Black Car Fund Provides Benefits for your Drivers
NY created a non-profit to provide workers compensation paid for with a surcharge on each ride
1999
2.5% per ride
Uber, Lyft, Juno
Vital
Other bases
Workers Comp
Drivers Benefits
Surcharge Imposed
Drivers Benefits provides a full suite of benefits for New York State’s Black Car drivers
The Benefits
9 Benefit Suite
Workers Comp
Workers compensation
Drivers Vision
Drivers get annual eye exams, and glasses or contact lenses at no cost at any of our partner locations or the BCF Vision Van
Over 900 drivers got their free eyeglasses
Drivers Telemedicine
Drivers can call a doctor 24/7 using their phone, secure video, or the MD Live app in the language of their choice.
Doctors can diagnose and prescribe treatments for ailments like headaches, fever, flu, nausea, etc.
Drivers Accident Support
When drivers get into an accident at work, our team can help them apply for workers comp and get medical expenses and lost wages covered.
Drivers Free Safety and Wellness Classes
Drivers get paid up to $450 to take practical classes to improve on road safety and general wellness
Drivers Legal Assistance
Discounted legal services to fight NYPD and TLC tickets for traffic violations like
Drivers Prescription Discount Card
Discounts up to 85% on thousands of prescriptions at local pharmacies with or without insurance
Major Medical Enrollment Assistance
Consultation with Medicaid and CHIP experts to determine eligibility and help with enrollment for federal and state funded low and no cost insurance
Drivers Flu Shots
Seasonal vouchers for free flu shots at any Rite Aid to keep drivers, their families and passengers safe during flu season
11,709 drivers have signed up for Driver Benefits since July 2018
We make it easy to make sure your drivers are taking advantage of Drivers Benefits
Bases are Helping us Reach their Drivers
Van Visiting Vital Transportation, LIC.
We’ve taken the van to 5 bases
Call in the BCF Vision Van
Meets Drivers at your Base!
Customized Email Campaigns
We’ve created custom email campaigns for BCF member bases like Town Car International and Vital Transportation.
Our Marketing team can set you with with tailored, ready to send email templates to reach your drivers
Order A Marketing Kit
The Marketing Kit includes
A member of our field staff can also visit your base to drop off and arrange materials, and sign up drivers in person
We do the heavy lifting
to connect your drivers to meaningful benefits
Base Manager Support Toolkit
Contact Christina Thavis to schedule these next steps at christina@workersbenefitfund.com and 612-245-3771
Thank you!
Andrew Greenblatt, Executive Director
IDG Benefits Fund
646-847-9606
Andrew@IDGBenefits.org