Junk fees are hidden and unexpected charges that are often not included in the initial or listed price of a transaction but are added on at the time of the payment. Airlines, hotels, concert ticket providers and banks often add them onto the cost of a service or good after the consumer has seen the original price. Proponents of the rule argue that getting rid of these fees will make prices more transparent for consumers and save them money. Opponents argue that private businesses would simply raise prices in response to the regulations and there isn’t a guarantee that flying or staying in a hotel would be any less expensive.
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Response rates from 1.2k South East voters.
71% Yes |
23% No |
71% Yes |
16% No |
5% No, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases |
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1% No, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead |
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1% No, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers |
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1% No, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 1.2k South East voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 1.2k South East voters.
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Unique answers from South East voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9HHSYHT12mos12MO
Yes, all charges should be visible beforehand, reflected in the purchase price. The government should also intervene to prevent monopolies such as Ticketmaster.
@9P9KPQM5mos5MO
Yes, but not in relation to city tax and other beneficial taxes/charges which can positively impact a council or country.
@7F46CCV2yrs2Y
Yes, except for taxes such as a hypothetical tourist tax.
@9B84XHJ2yrs2Y
No, but if the search is unlawful yes.
@99QYDG82yrs2Y
I think VAT on hospitality, banking, and social care should be at a lower rate at 17.5% but not utilities
@99GJMCB2yrs2Y
Yes, force businesses to add them to the sticker price.
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