Written Question·Treasury·UIN 82398
Taxis: VAT
Tabled: 15 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Named DayQuestion
Mr Richard Holden
Conservative — Basildon and Billericay
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.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonPrivate hire vehicle services provided by VAT-registered businesses are, and always have been, subject to VAT.