- Bolt has warned Rachel Reeves about the potential 20 percent VAT hike for taxi firms.
- Bolt has withheld 200 million pounds of investment in the UK over the past three years due to the uncertainty surrounding the VAT issue.
- Taxi firms are facing a possible 20 percent additional VAT charge on fares.
- Critics argue that the tax increase would lead to higher fares and lower driver earnings.
- Uber is seeking a ruling on contracting arrangements at the Supreme Court in July.
- Bolt’s letter warns that the Uber ruling could make private hire services more expensive and less accessible.
- The Treasury launched a consultation on the issue last summer but has not reached a resolution.
- Bolt argues that the current system is unfair and inconsistent.
- Bolt believes that the uncertainty over VAT is harming the UK’s economic growth.
Source: uk.finance.yahoo.com
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