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UK urged to tax self-driving cars, raise £47bn

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC · How we work

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The Centre for British Progress urges the United Kingdom to tax self-driving cars.
A report projects up to 40% of UK car sales could be autonomous by 2030, risking many taxi jobs.
An 88p-per-mile autonomous-vehicle charge could generate £47bn by 2050, exceeding the £27bn annual fuel duty.
GMB union president Simon Rush says an AV tax alone won’t protect drivers and urges reskilling plans.

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The Centre for British Progress urges the United Kingdom to tax self-driving cars.
A report projects up to 40% of UK car sales could be autonomous by 2030, risking many taxi jobs.
An 88p-per-mile autonomous-vehicle charge could generate £47bn by 2050, exceeding the £27bn annual fuel duty.
GMB union president Simon Rush says an AV tax alone won’t protect drivers and urges reskilling plans.