Uber has rejected a proposal to temporarily reduce the commission it retains from UK private hire journeys, despite renewed pressure from drivers facing higher operating costs. The decision was disclosed by GMB following its third-quarter meeting with the ride-hailing company on 27 October. GMB had proposed a temporary 5% commission reduction or equivalent rebate, arguing that the measure would provide financial assistance to drivers affected by rising fuel prices. According

The Government has revealed plans to make large private hire operators like Uber, Bolt and other ridehail giants liable for VAT on the full value of passenger fares from January 2028, with a proposed £50million annual turnover threshold potentially protecting smaller firms. Further details buried within the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2026 documents have revealed how the Government intends to apply full 20% VAT to larger private hire vehicle (PHV) operators, potentially creati

Changes to motoring tax relief, household electricity VAT and energy bills could affect the running costs of Britain’s taxi and private hire drivers, although not every measure announced is new. Taxi and private hire drivers face changes to their operating costs following the Government’s latest tax and cost-of-living measures, with business mileage allowances, fuel duty and electricity costs among the main issues affecting the trade. The developments are likely to impact sel