Biden secures commitment from ticketing giants to eliminate hidden fees.

Ticket sales giants Ticketmaster and Live Nation have pledged to provide consumers with full pricing upfront, ending surprise fees at checkout during online purchases. Live Nation is set to pledge that all tickets for its shows sold through Ticketmaster will show one “clear, total price” starting in September. Other ticketing platforms such as SeatGeek and xBk have also pledged to introduce options for consumers to view full pricing. The move comes after the Biden administration began its push to crack down on so-called “junk fees” charged by banks and other companies before the midterm elections last year as part of an effort to lower costs for Americans amid record-high inflation.