Half-baked and London-centric': Readers weigh in on taxi tax' Budget row
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Half-baked and London-centric': Readers weigh in on taxi tax' Budget row
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"Independent readers have reacted with anger to Rachel Reeves' proposal to impose VAT on taxi fares, warning it would unfairly penalise rural residents, older people and those with disabilities who rely on cabs for essential journeys. Many highlighted the high cost of taxis in the countryside, where public transport is scarce or non-existent, and dubbed the policy as London-centric. Readers said that hospital trips, supermarket runs and school transport already stretch household budgets,"
The Independent covers major issues from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, investigating matters like Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and a documentary about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet emphasizes the need for reporters on the ground and relies on donations to fund reporting without paywalls, arguing that quality journalism should be accessible to everyone and funded by those who can afford it. Independent readers reacted angrily to Rachel Reeves' proposal to impose VAT on taxi fares, warning it would penalise rural residents, older people and disabled individuals, deepen isolation, and increase pressure on councils and NHS transport services.
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