Ticket sellers laud EU focus on ‘fair’ conditions in rail-operator contracts
By Jean Comte ( May 15, 2026, 11:18 GMT | Comment) -- EU plans to ensure train operators give online ticketing sites such as Omio and Trainline a fairer deal could help tackle a long-running area of antitrust friction in the European rail market. But train operators argue that the planned legislation, which includes a benchmark for remuneration, will restrict their bargaining power and enable platforms to drive up ticket prices.EU plans announced this week to ensure train operators give online ticketing sites like Omio and Trainline a fairer deal promise to tackle a long-running subject of antitrust friction in the European rail market. ...
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