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VEEZU REBRANDS SOME ICONIC FLEETS ACROSS THE UK
Veezu is the UK’s fastest growing and largest private hire business, operating 24/7 in over 50 towns and cities nationwide. Partnering with more than 16,000 self-employed driver-partners, Veezu completes millions of bookings each year across both on- demand and pre-booked services. In recent weeks several long established well-known firms, listed below, have been rebranded under the VEEZU name with a promise of: “improved technology, additional payment options, and smarter ride features” for local passengers. l Britannia Taxis, Liverpool l Club Cars, Manchester l Passenger Cars, Manchester l Aqua Cars, Portsmouth l Andi Cars, Havant l Bridge Cars, Gosport l Fareham Cars, Fareham
should be added to the cost of all private hire fares outside London; triggering fare rises if Uber wins its Supreme Court appeal against a 2024 Court of Appeal ruling against it. A ‘Fighting Fund to Protect Passenger
The rebrand marks a new chapter in Veezu’s ongoing mission to deliver connected, consistent and technology-driven travel exper- iences for both passengers and driver-partners and forms part of Veezu’s wider growth strategy to modernise and futureproof private hire services across the UK. However, this rebranding occurs against a backdrop of a significant legal battle. Veezu, alongside Liverpool-based Delta Taxis, is gearing up for a Supreme Court showdown with Uber in July. The firms are challenging Uber’s attempt to seek a declaration from the Supreme Court that 20% VAT
Fares’ campaign has been launched by Veezu and Delta Taxis to gather industry and public support, To bolster their legal defence, Delta and Veezu are seeking public and industry support aiming to keep local private hire services accessible and affordable across the UK.
https://www.crowdjustice.com/case /protectfares/ This important issue will be discussed in depth at PHTM EXPO in the VAT Q&A at 1pm on Wednesday 14 May... Come to listen, learn and have your say..
VEEZU EYES YORK EXPANSION WITH OPERATOR LICENCE APPLICATION
Veezu, which boasts a network of 16,000 drivers nationwide, has set its sights on York, applying for an operator’s licence in the city. The Cardiff-based company, which claims to be “Britain’s fastest growing private hire company,” is currently in the process of acquiring local firm Drive Private Hire Ltd, situated on Layerthorpe. According to a City of York Council
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report, Veezu’s application indicates a potential fleet of over 90 vehicles operating within York. The report also highlights the company’s existing significant presence in neighbouring areas, noting that Veezu “holds 115 private hire operator’s licences issued by nearby local authorities, including Leeds and Hull councils.” The crucial decision on whether to
grant the licence will be made by the licensing and regulatory sub- committee at a meeting on 28 April. A key consideration for the committee will be whether the applicant is deemed “a fit and proper person.” The council report emphasises the importance of this assessment: “as people give a lot of personal information when hiring a private hire vehicle.”
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