Andrew Brem image credit: Uber Many London private hire drivers could be financially better off registering for VAT following recent rule changes, according to Uber’s UK General Manager Andrew Brem, who said some may benefit from joining the VAT Flat Rate Scheme depending on their individual circumstances. In an exclusive interview, Brem confirmed that driver pricing in London will now become exclusive of VAT. This means drivers who are VAT-registered will receive 20% VAT fro

Andrew Brem image credit: Uber TaxiPoint spoke exclusively with Uber UK General Manager Andrew Brem about several of the most pressing regulatory and commercial issues facing the taxi and private hire sector. The breaking discussion covers Uber’s move to agent and principal arrangements outside London, the impact of new VAT rules in the capital, the Transport Committee’s focus on cross-border working, and the case for mandatory national licensing standards. Brem also addresse

A senior figure within the London taxi trade has raised ongoing concerns about enforcement practices and road signage, arguing that drivers must now remain vigilant not only for public safety, but also to avoid being penalised by local authorities. Writing in Taxi Newspaper , LTDA Senior Rep Sam Houston said: “Now, more than ever before, do drivers have to remain vigilant not merely to stay safe with the general public, but so local councils can’t catch you out.” Houston said