However the report said that increased competition had brought down the cost of fixed line telephone costs while lower servicing charges and tyre costs had reduced the cost of car upkeep.

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There are restrictions on the deductibility of work related expenses uniform cost and upkeep.

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Paul believes some cars cost more to upkeep and wants those drivers of those cars to be eligible for ridesharing and not to be considered commercial vehicles.

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