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Taxi fares outside London could rise by a fifth if Uber wins court case

Ride-sharing company is attempting to force taxi firms to pay VAT on journeys

Taxi firms outside London could be forced to hike their prices by a fifth if Uber wins a high court battle this week that would mean they pay VAT on journeys.

A ruling is expected to be handed down on Friday after the ride-sharing app sued Sefton council in Merseyside over VAT terms for operators outside London.

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Originally posted in the guardian.