Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Lauren Almeida

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees

A three-panel image showing a train app on a phone screen, a Virgin Atlantic plane's tail and wing, and a car labeled
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School are under investigation for displaying misleadingly low prices. Composite: Alamy/Getty/PA

The UK’s competition watchdog has launched investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School over concerns that all three companies displayed misleadingly low prices to their customers.

The Competition and Markets Authority’s investigations are part of a broader clampdown on “drip pricing”, an illegal practice that makes a product appear cheaper by not including all mandatory fees.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.