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The Guardian - UK

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Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

Uber fares to rise in UK as 20% VAT rate is applied

Uber United Kingdom London

A man using Uber in London. The additional VAT will be charged within the fare and not displayed to the passenger. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images

Uber fares across the UK are to rise sharply from Monday night when VAT of 20% will be applied to rides booked via the app.

The change comes after a high court ruling last December that Uber could not be viewed as simply an agent but should be regarded as the contractor.

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