Cryptic crossword clue
Charge imposed on a variety of basic commercial vehicles 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word TAXICABS

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The straight part
We know that "commercial vehicles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case commercial vehicles = taxicabs.
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What does TAXICABS mean?

TAXICABS noun
  1. A vehicle that passengers hire to take them between locations of their choice, the fare being calculated with a taximeter; a taxi or cab
TAXICABS verb
  1. To travel by taxicab.

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