IFW readers demand fuel duty rebate for UK hauliers
IFW poll result suggests truckers are as essential as buses, trains and aircraft
A majority of IFW’s readers want the UK government to give the freight industry an essential user fuel duty rebate.
In last week’s IFW poll, 63% of almost 2,000 respondents said they want the government to provide the same essential user fuel rebate to hauliers that is enjoyed by coach, bus, train and aircraft operators.
Hauliers claim the services they provide are essential to allow UK trade to function and, therefore, shouldn’t be subject to the same fuel tax as cars.
They also point out that foreign lorry drivers are at an advantage, being able fill up with cheaper fuel abroad, and are thus able to offer services at a lower rate.
Offering a rebate on fuel tax to UK hauliers would level the playing field.
Head back to theIFW home page to vote in this week’s poll:
Are transport companies prepared for supply chain disruption caused by a summer of industrial action?
And click here to join the debate at IFW’s LinkedIn discussion group on this week’s poll question.
In last week’s IFW poll, 63% of almost 2,000 respondents said they want the government to provide the same essential user fuel rebate to hauliers that is enjoyed by coach, bus, train and aircraft operators.
Hauliers claim the services they provide are essential to allow UK trade to function and, therefore, shouldn’t be subject to the same fuel tax as cars.
They also point out that foreign lorry drivers are at an advantage, being able fill up with cheaper fuel abroad, and are thus able to offer services at a lower rate.
Offering a rebate on fuel tax to UK hauliers would level the playing field.
Head back to theIFW home page to vote in this week’s poll:
Are transport companies prepared for supply chain disruption caused by a summer of industrial action?
And click here to join the debate at IFW’s LinkedIn discussion group on this week’s poll question.
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