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BBC’s £63M Taxi Service Sparks Outrage Amid Financial Losses

1/14/2026

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The BBC plans to spend up to £63 million on a taxi service for staff and presenters, including 24/7 operation.
The contract is split into two parts: an app-based service worth £35.5 million and a £17 million contract for pre-booked journeys.
Critics, including Shimeon Lee of the TaxPayers' Alliance, say the spending is irresponsible amid households' financial strain.
The BBC faces about £1 billion in annual losses from streaming.

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Story summary

The BBC plans to spend up to £63 million on a taxi service for staff and presenters, including 24/7 operation.
The contract is split into two parts: an app-based service worth £35.5 million and a £17 million contract for pre-booked journeys.
Critics, including Shimeon Lee of the TaxPayers' Alliance, say the spending is irresponsible amid households' financial strain.
The BBC faces about £1 billion in annual losses from streaming.