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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Anna Wise

Bolt trials fare price bidding amid worries of ‘damaging’ taxi tax

Minicab hailing app firm Bolt has announced it will allow drivers to set their own prices (Bolt/PA) -

Bolt has criticised potential plans for a new “taxi tax” as “incredibly harmful” to the industry, as it trials a new feature letting drivers set prices and negotiate with passengers.

The European ride-sharing app, which rivals Uber, said tax changes would disproportionately affect shift-based workers and vulnerable people who rely on taxi services.

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