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.
57% Yes |
35% No |
57% Yes |
23% No |
5% No, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases |
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4% No, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers |
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2% No, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees |
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2% No, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead |
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9FDPB3L8mos8MO
Yes, and include taxes and other fees into the advertised price, and ban tipping as well.
@9M6C3LY2wks2W
The country possesses many “children” (companies) that the government must babysit and place in time out.
@9GZDTYY6mos6MO
No, the government should not regulate what private business charge their consumers and should focus more on preventing monopolies and cartels, but the government should place higher taxes on surcharges tacked onto purchases than regular sales to discourage them.
@9MC6P661wk1W
It may be a good idea to ban surcharges and save money, but that doesn't mean transportation fees wouldn't get any less expensive.
@9M7X92J2wks2W
I think that all costs should be clearly described and spelled out up front. And I am very big on seeing our antitrust laws enforced in a fair and responsible way.
@9K9Z8HX3mos3MO
It would most likely not be cheaper, but we would know what we are paying up front. Transparency is only fair.
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