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Taxis: VAT

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 82398

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to introduce or extend VAT to private hire vehicle journeys; and whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of such a measure on (a) fares for passengers and (b) small operators.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

Private hire vehicle services provided by VAT-registered businesses are, and always have been, subject to VAT.

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