‘A half-baked idea from the London-centric Treasury’: Readers weigh in on ‘taxi tax’ Budget row
Independent Readers reacted angrily to Rachel Reeves’ proposal to impose the VAT for taxi fees, he said he would unfairly punish rural residents, old people and disabled people who trust the cabinet for basic journeys.
Many emphasized the cost of high taxis in the rural areas of public transport or non -existence and called the policy “London -based”.
Readers, hospital trips, supermarket runs and school transportation already stretching household budgets and 20 percent of adding to reduce mobility, deepening the insulation and adding additional coercion to local councils, he said.
In addition, they pointed to the tension on NHS, which spent approximately £ 460 million per year on non -emergency transportation services, which is a system that usually includes taxis and special rental tools to take people to medical appointments.
Others proposed alternative income resources, including targeting luxury services such as reform of the Council tax or private health care, rather than taxis.
A handful of readers argued that taxis are often a luxury and should be taxed like other services, while the idea of an overwhelming reaction condemned as a betrayal of regressive, short -sighted and vulnerable communities.
Here is what you have to say:
Elderly people who cannot drive will be punished
In Cornwall, where I live, each road to the nearest hospital is about 100 £ 100, sometimes 120 £. This is in every way. Mostly people who use these taxis are old ladies or men who cannot drive, but have to go to the hospital and cannot get back money because they have no retirement loan or other benefit. There is a lot of these people, especially those who come to Cornwall and then lose their husbands, but have enough money to be on the threshold for benefits.
Baritonb2
They use taxis because they have to do it
Don’t do that. I know many people who use taxis because they have to do it. In bad public transport areas and supermarket shopping, hospital/doctor appointments and so on. They cannot meet a car for. Extra 20% is a big hike, taxi holders will lose income and people will lose mobility.
bloody
A disaster waiting to be
I live in Rural Hererefordshire. No cars, no support network for trips. Two buses a week to the nearest city, eight miles away. This service is currently threatened. Now or from there a single taxi is now the cost of £ 30. A private bus gang continues the current service by Willpower alone, but the buses are constantly disintegrated. It’s lucky to even have it.
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I met a man from a different area that told me that he had no bus service. In the age of rural inhabitants, you have new strict arrangements for the factor and over 70 drivers and a complete disaster waiting to realize. In addition, the increase in beverages that drive back from the pub. Another target for the government.
Good
VAT should apply out of London
I don’t understand why taxi fees outside London are not exposed to VAT. Instead of spending, spending and spending the money produced in London in London, it is time to pull the weight of the regions instead of spending.
I can already hear the ulum from those who want a free journey.
revive
Tax Luxury Services
There is a big tax opportunity that I think we are missing.
How do rich people spend their money? Expert Services Non-General Services-Special Schools, Private Health Services, Driver Cars, Yachts in Club Ironing, Stables for Midillas-Liste.
Reeves began to remove VAT aid from private schools, but he should go further and tax. All these ‘luxury’ should make a list of goods and services and put them with criminal taxes until it exists. Initially, VAT can remove the comfort of private health services-Oh yes, private medicine usually receives the same VAT hunter used by special education. Last year, the private health turnover in the UK was £ 12.4 billion – 20 percent of it will be 2.5 billion £ £. Fill the black hole soon…
Dangerous gezer
Council Tax
I have only three things to say:
- Council Tax
- Council Tax
- Council Tax
The border at the Council tax is ridiculous and a gift to very rich. We need more tapes on the existing ones to make the very rich pay more. Doing this will not have a simple, cheap and average negative effect on an average person.
Palemal
Additional pressure on taxpayers
In addition to adding to NHS costs, a large number of taxis are provided by local authorities to take children – especially your children to schools in rural areas. This cost will also put additional pressure on taxpayers.
Stevehill
To deal with the origin of government borrowing
The government needs to deal with the real level of indeed government debt, which is recorded government expenditures. And this means that areas of growth in recent years have been cut: old age benefits, disease benefits, free health services and social care.
Sign
Rods
Most people except London use taxis, because they do not have a suitable alternative for their journeys. Here we do not have a transport system in the sticks, closely integrated, covering everything. Mrs. Reeves seems to want to punish people unfairly because they are in need. Where have I heard this before? Do I feel a U -turn already?
Nomoneinthhebank
Fuel tax
Fuel tax increase is delayed. Increase and allow for those who go or work for life to claim as a business expense in tax returns. Increase the best winners tax.
Cyclist
Taxis are a luxury for most
They often use the taxis to take people to the airport, so that you can catch flights to expensive foreign holidays or go to the town and you don’t have to worry about having a few Bevvies.
I’m sure there are some people who will be in a category of ‘alternative and poor’, but people with disabilities receive coupons they can use in taxis, and many people can actually walk a few miles without killing themselves. Actually, make them the good world.
Taxis are a luxury for most users, so special drivers have to pay diesel and gasoline, as well as charge VAT and charge houses at public charging stations.
Of course, taxi work is part of the black market in many cases.
Canpeoplerilybethisstupid
London -based
Another half -cooked idea from London -based Treasury. My Council uses taxis a lot for school runs, so this is more cost. Why and the treasury find something that is both acceptable and will work? Try to close the tax avoidance gaps; This would be a good start.
Zziggurat
Vulnerable groups will suffer
Age or injury due to DVLA cars or not to punish those who are not allowed, people in rural areas, people in rural areas, young people and vulnerable those who have to walk home at night … Is it secretly working for a right -wing party and trying to lose support?
Holly
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