Government milage allowances

[nman1]

Just needed to check this and whilst I knew it was only 24p/mile, I did not realise it`s only 4p more than a bicycle. Please tell me where a bicycle needs to pay for tax, fuel, new tyres, chains and sprockets and a bloody service every 4000 miles let alone depreciation in value etc. etc.

I know from 7 years experience, that riding a bike is NO cheaper than driving a car (possibly dearer the amount of miles I put on mine) and yet they can claim 45p/mile. These are very out-dated figures and need to be looked at by the twats we are supposed to have elected.

I could stick another 4 people on the bike and claim 5p for each one but I`m thinking I may get stopped by the men in blue.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... allowances

[Grumpy Old Git]

And, you can add the 'extra' insurance requirment for 'Business Use' if you are claiming this.

I insist on using a company provided Hire Car - that way it costs me nothing!

[Pete]

If you were a bad person you could use your bike and claim the mileage as car. But that'd be tax evasion, and certainly not advisable!

I agree with you though, it's effing ridiculous. Especially when using the bike frees up congestion on the roads.

[Mr Fro]

I insist on using a company provided Hire Car - that way it costs me nothing

Same here, don't see why I should knack up my vehicle for work purposes.

[techno]

How many miles can a push bike rider seriously claim for?

[Tango]

That seems fair to me.........10 000 miles on a pushbike and you'd need £2k's worth of Anusol......