Uber is cheaper because they're avoiding tax. When Uber claims that they do not employ the drivers they're also saying that the drivers (as independent busines

Uber is cheaper because they're avoiding tax. When Uber claims that they do not employ the drivers they're also saying that the drivers (as independent businesses) are responsible for charging VAT and paying that to HMRC. You only have to register for VAT if your vattable income exceeds £85,000 per year, so most drivers haven't registered for or charged VAT.