Laos-China Railway Company terminates a contract with a tour company for violating regulations by reselling tickets to other companies, adding an extra 80,000 kip to the ticket price under the guise of service fees. Passengers who notice such activities are urged to report them to the authorities.
Today, news reports revealed that Laos-China Railway Company Limited's Facebook page announced the cancellation of a contract with a travel company for breaching regulations and exploiting passengers by imposing an additional service fee of 80,000 kip (equivalent to 138 baht) on the standard fare.
The company's statement highlighted its commitment to supporting Lao tourism and meeting passenger needs. Initiatives include expanding train services, launching an online ticket purchasing application (LCR Ticket) with multiple payment options, and collaborating with railway police to combat ticket hoarding and resale practices.
Furthermore, the company works closely with the Department of Tourism Business Protection to facilitate group ticket issuance for large tourist groups. Clear contractual terms with travel companies prohibit exploitation of group tour ticket policies, such as ticket price increases and hoarding.
However, in March, a travel company breached its contract by increasing ticket prices and reselling them to other companies. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the company had raised the service fee to 80,000 kip per ticket, violating regulations and contractual agreements.
On April 22, the offending travel company admitted to the wrongdoing during a meeting with the Laos-China Railway Company. Consequently, the railway company revoked the travel company's ticket reservation rights and terminated their booking contract, which the travel company agreed to abide by.
The railway company reaffirms its commitment to serving society and ensuring passenger satisfaction. It urges cooperation from all sectors in reporting instances of ticket hoarding and resale at inflated prices to safeguard passenger interests and maintain social order.
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