Few days ago, mytaxi kena banged from behind while slow moving,
with slight dent on back bumper, the driver wanted to settle
privately but I turned down because theres pax on board and he said
may want to go check up if not feeling well the next day.
Is this the safest way to cover my own backside?
In the event of any accident when there's pax on board, always
report the accident with the taxi company irregardless of injury or
non-injury.
In your case, you were rear ended with pax on board.
Although the pax said everything is alright, what if few hours
later he doesn't feel right and seek medical treatment ?
But you had already privately settle with the private car.
What happen next is that the pax will file claim against
you.
Now you didn't report the accident and the pax seek medical
treatment.
Who's gg to bear ?
You will have to bear all the cost of his claim although you are
not liable for his injury.
Just because you have settle privately and didn't report the
accident to the taxi coy.