New VAT rules for taxis and private hire start today
From 2 Jan 2026, taxis and private hire vehicles are excluded from a key VAT scheme. Traditional drivers welcome the fairness, while Uber labels it 'absurd'. Find out how it affects your journey.
From 2 Jan 2026, taxis and private hire vehicles are excluded from a key VAT scheme. Traditional drivers welcome the fairness, while Uber labels it 'absurd'. Find out how it affects your journey.
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