Ticket Giants Vow Transparency on Fees Under Biden Pressure

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Live Nation and SeatGeek have promised to show customers the full cost of concert tickets, including fees that can add more than 30% to the total cost of an order. This comes after the Biden administration's complaints about "junk fees" for tickets and hotel stays that can mislead consumers. The changes are expected to begin in September and are part of efforts to increase transparency in the ticketing industry. However, the extent to which these changes will substantially change the ticket market is unclear, and the changes do not include any commitment to reduce surcharges or lower prices.
- Live Nation and Other Ticket Giants Promise Transparency on Fees The New York Times
- Ticketmaster, SeatGeek to scrap hidden fees amid pressure from Biden USA TODAY
- Biden to announce Live Nation and Ticketmaster will allow consumers to see all fees up front CNN
- Live Nation, Ticketmaster to show full ticket costs up front WFAA
- Peter Alexander: President Biden cracking down on hidden ‘junk fees’ MSNBC
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