HM Revenue & Customs has acknowledged that it lacks the data needed to assess whether planned changes to private hire vehicle VAT could disproportionately affect certain passenger groups. The finding appears in a tax information and impact note published on Thursday 29 October, following the Government’s announcement of new VAT arrangements for larger taxi and private hire operators. The proposed legislation will require qualifying operators acting as agents to account for VA

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