Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
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"The first price customers see should be the price they pay."
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The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
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