NRMA accuses taxi lobby of self-interest after complaint to ACCC over UberX

Insurer also criticises taxi industry for ignoring its customers, warning 'the sharing economy is here to stay'

A major insurer has accused the taxi industry of a "campaign of self-interest" after it became the target of a complaint to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission over its coverage of UberX drivers.

NRMA, one of the few companies that has publicly stated its willingness to insure UberX drivers, also criticised the taxi industry for ignoring its customers and warned "the sharing economy is here to stay".